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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,309.32, 14,226.86 and 5,832.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,309.32, 14,226.86 and 5,832.97 is: 8,049.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,309.32 : 14,226.86 = 5,832.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,309.32/14,226.86 = 5,832.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,309.32x = 14,226.86 × 5,832.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,309.32x = 82,984,847.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,984,847.57/10,309.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,049.50

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