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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,360.21, 14,296.02 and 5,822.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,360.21, 14,296.02 and 5,822.17 is: 8,033.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,360.21 : 14,296.02 = 5,822.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,360.21/14,296.02 = 5,822.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,360.21x = 14,296.02 × 5,822.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,360.21x = 83,233,858.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,233,858.76/10,360.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,033.99

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