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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,202.29, 14,079.96 and 5,725.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,202.29, 14,079.96 and 5,725.76 is: 7,901.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,202.29 : 14,079.96 = 5,725.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,202.29/14,079.96 = 5,725.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,202.29x = 14,079.96 × 5,725.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,202.29x = 80,618,401.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,618,401.37/10,202.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,901.99

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