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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,302.95, 14,218.79 and 5,826.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,302.95, 14,218.79 and 5,826.74 is: 8,041.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,302.95 : 14,218.79 = 5,826.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,302.95/14,218.79 = 5,826.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,302.95x = 14,218.79 × 5,826.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,302.95x = 82,849,124.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,849,124.99/10,302.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,041.30

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