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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,205.15, 14,084.48 and 5,729.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,205.15, 14,084.48 and 5,729.15 is: 7,906.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,205.15 : 14,084.48 = 5,729.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,205.15/14,084.48 = 5,729.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,205.15x = 14,084.48 × 5,729.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,205.15x = 80,692,042.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,692,042.49/10,205.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,906.99

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