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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,202.88, 14,079.66 and 5,726.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,202.88, 14,079.66 and 5,726.52 is: 7,902.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,202.88 : 14,079.66 = 5,726.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,202.88/14,079.66 = 5,726.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,202.88x = 14,079.66 × 5,726.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,202.88x = 80,627,454.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,627,454.58/10,202.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,902.42

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