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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,306.17, 14,221.92 and 5,829.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,306.17, 14,221.92 and 5,829.66 is: 8,044.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,306.17 : 14,221.92 = 5,829.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,306.17/14,221.92 = 5,829.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,306.17x = 14,221.92 × 5,829.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,306.17x = 82,908,958.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,908,958.15/10,306.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,044.59

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