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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,206.41, 14,085.50 and 5,730.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,206.41, 14,085.50 and 5,730.35 is: 7,908.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,206.41 : 14,085.50 = 5,730.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,206.41/14,085.50 = 5,730.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,206.41x = 14,085.50 × 5,730.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,206.41x = 80,714,745.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,714,745.85/10,206.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,908.24

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