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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,304.62, 14,221.08 and 5,828.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,304.62, 14,221.08 and 5,828.36 is: 8,043.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,304.62 : 14,221.08 = 5,828.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,304.62/14,221.08 = 5,828.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,304.62x = 14,221.08 × 5,828.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,304.62x = 82,885,502.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,885,502.72/10,304.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,043.53

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