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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,205.35, 14,083.15 and 5,728.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,205.35, 14,083.15 and 5,728.99 is: 7,905.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,205.35 : 14,083.15 = 5,728.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,205.35/14,083.15 = 5,728.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,205.35x = 14,083.15 × 5,728.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,205.35x = 80,682,225.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,682,225.52/10,205.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,905.88

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