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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,205.28, 14,083.02 and 5,728.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,205.28, 14,083.02 and 5,728.98 is: 7,905.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,205.28 : 14,083.02 = 5,728.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,205.28/14,083.02 = 5,728.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,205.28x = 14,083.02 × 5,728.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,205.28x = 80,681,339.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,681,339.92/10,205.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,905.84

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