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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,305.81, 14,222.02 and 5,829.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,305.81, 14,222.02 and 5,829.47 is: 8,044.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,305.81 : 14,222.02 = 5,829.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,305.81/14,222.02 = 5,829.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,305.81x = 14,222.02 × 5,829.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,305.81x = 82,906,838.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,906,838.93/10,305.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,044.67

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