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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,207.08, 14,086.17 and 5,731.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,207.08, 14,086.17 and 5,731.56 is: 7,909.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,207.08 : 14,086.17 = 5,731.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,207.08/14,086.17 = 5,731.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,207.08x = 14,086.17 × 5,731.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,207.08x = 80,735,728.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,735,728.53/10,207.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,909.78

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