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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,205.23, 14,083.76 and 5,728.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,205.23, 14,083.76 and 5,728.75 is: 7,905.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,205.23 : 14,083.76 = 5,728.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,205.23/14,083.76 = 5,728.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,205.23x = 14,083.76 × 5,728.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,205.23x = 80,682,340.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,682,340.10/10,205.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,905.98

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