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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,207.06, 14,085.95 and 5,731.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,207.06, 14,085.95 and 5,731.26 is: 7,909.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,207.06 : 14,085.95 = 5,731.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,207.06/14,085.95 = 5,731.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,207.06x = 14,085.95 × 5,731.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,207.06x = 80,730,192.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,730,192.56/10,207.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,909.25

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