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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,206.10, 14,083.96 and 5,729.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,206.10, 14,083.96 and 5,729.77 is: 7,906.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,206.10 : 14,083.96 = 5,729.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,206.10/14,083.96 = 5,729.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,206.10x = 14,083.96 × 5,729.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,206.10x = 80,697,752.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,697,752.42/10,206.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,906.82

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