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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,302.67, 14,218.56 and 5,827.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,302.67, 14,218.56 and 5,827.22 is: 8,042.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,302.67 : 14,218.56 = 5,827.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,302.67/14,218.56 = 5,827.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,302.67x = 14,218.56 × 5,827.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,302.67x = 82,854,677.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,854,677.20/10,302.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,042.06

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