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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,305.01, 14,221.23 and 5,828.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,305.01, 14,221.23 and 5,828.67 is: 8,043.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,305.01 : 14,221.23 = 5,828.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,305.01/14,221.23 = 5,828.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,305.01x = 14,221.23 × 5,828.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,305.01x = 82,890,756.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,890,756.41/10,305.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,043.74

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