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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,202.05, 14,078.51 and 5,725.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,202.05, 14,078.51 and 5,725.69 is: 7,901.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,202.05 : 14,078.51 = 5,725.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,202.05/14,078.51 = 5,725.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,202.05x = 14,078.51 × 5,725.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,202.05x = 80,609,141.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,609,141.57/10,202.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,901.27

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