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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,302.92, 14,217.86 and 5,826.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,302.92, 14,217.86 and 5,826.52 is: 8,040.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,302.92 : 14,217.86 = 5,826.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,302.92/14,217.86 = 5,826.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,302.92x = 14,217.86 × 5,826.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,302.92x = 82,840,645.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,840,645.65/10,302.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,040.50

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