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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,306.19, 14,222.81 and 5,830.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,306.19, 14,222.81 and 5,830.61 is: 8,046.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,306.19 : 14,222.81 = 5,830.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,306.19/14,222.81 = 5,830.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,306.19x = 14,222.81 × 5,830.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,306.19x = 82,927,601.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,927,601.68/10,306.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,046.39

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