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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,305.96, 14,222.94 and 5,829.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,305.96, 14,222.94 and 5,829.75 is: 8,045.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,305.96 : 14,222.94 = 5,829.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,305.96/14,222.94 = 5,829.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,305.96x = 14,222.94 × 5,829.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,305.96x = 82,916,184.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,916,184.47/10,305.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,045.46

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