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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,206.27, 14,085.90 and 5,730.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,206.27, 14,085.90 and 5,730.21 is: 7,908.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,206.27 : 14,085.90 = 5,730.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,206.27/14,085.90 = 5,730.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,206.27x = 14,085.90 × 5,730.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,206.27x = 80,715,165.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,715,165.04/10,206.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,908.39

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