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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,206.24, 14,081.52 and 5,729.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,206.24, 14,081.52 and 5,729.52 is: 7,905.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,206.24 : 14,081.52 = 5,729.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,206.24/14,081.52 = 5,729.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,206.24x = 14,081.52 × 5,729.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,206.24x = 80,680,350.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,680,350.47/10,206.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,905.00

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