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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,309.19, 14,226.68 and 5,832.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,309.19, 14,226.68 and 5,832.84 is: 8,049.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,309.19 : 14,226.68 = 5,832.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,309.19/14,226.68 = 5,832.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,309.19x = 14,226.68 × 5,832.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,309.19x = 82,981,948.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,981,948.17/10,309.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,049.32

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