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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,303.11, 14,215.82 and 5,826.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,303.11, 14,215.82 and 5,826.24 is: 8,038.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,303.11 : 14,215.82 = 5,826.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,303.11/14,215.82 = 5,826.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,303.11x = 14,215.82 × 5,826.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,303.11x = 82,824,749.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,824,749.99/10,303.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,038.81

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