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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,205.82, 14,083.83 and 5,729.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,205.82, 14,083.83 and 5,729.58 is: 7,906.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,205.82 : 14,083.83 = 5,729.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,205.82/14,083.83 = 5,729.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,205.82x = 14,083.83 × 5,729.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,205.82x = 80,694,430.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,694,430.69/10,205.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,906.71

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