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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,202.33, 14,079.32 and 5,725.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,202.33, 14,079.32 and 5,725.86 is: 7,901.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,202.33 : 14,079.32 = 5,725.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,202.33/14,079.32 = 5,725.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,202.33x = 14,079.32 × 5,725.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,202.33x = 80,616,186.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,616,186.59/10,202.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,901.75

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