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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,306.43, 14,222.01 and 5,829.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,306.43, 14,222.01 and 5,829.15 is: 8,043.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,306.43 : 14,222.01 = 5,829.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,306.43/14,222.01 = 5,829.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,306.43x = 14,222.01 × 5,829.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,306.43x = 82,902,229.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,902,229.59/10,306.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,043.74

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