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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,206.96, 14,085.21 and 5,730.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,206.96, 14,085.21 and 5,730.94 is: 7,908.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,206.96 : 14,085.21 = 5,730.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,206.96/14,085.21 = 5,730.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,206.96x = 14,085.21 × 5,730.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,206.96x = 80,721,493.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,721,493.40/10,206.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,908.48

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