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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,207.41, 14,086.09 and 5,731.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,207.41, 14,086.09 and 5,731.04 is: 7,908.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,207.41 : 14,086.09 = 5,731.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,207.41/14,086.09 = 5,731.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,207.41x = 14,086.09 × 5,731.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,207.41x = 80,727,945.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,727,945.23/10,207.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,908.76

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