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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,203.31, 14,079.44 and 5,726.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,203.31, 14,079.44 and 5,726.03 is: 7,901.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,203.31 : 14,079.44 = 5,726.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,203.31/14,079.44 = 5,726.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,203.31x = 14,079.44 × 5,726.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,203.31x = 80,619,267.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,619,267.19/10,203.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,901.29

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