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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,398.98, 14,350.06 and 5,682.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,398.98, 14,350.06 and 5,682.35 is: 7,841.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,398.98 : 14,350.06 = 5,682.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,398.98/14,350.06 = 5,682.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,398.98x = 14,350.06 × 5,682.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,398.98x = 81,542,106.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,542,106.42/10,398.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,841.35

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