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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,205.25, 14,083.29 and 5,729.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,205.25, 14,083.29 and 5,729.05 is: 7,906.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,205.25 : 14,083.29 = 5,729.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,205.25/14,083.29 = 5,729.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,205.25x = 14,083.29 × 5,729.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,205.25x = 80,683,872.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,683,872.57/10,205.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,906.12

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