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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,207.46, 14,082.77 and 5,730.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,207.46, 14,082.77 and 5,730.59 is: 7,906.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,207.46 : 14,082.77 = 5,730.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,207.46/14,082.77 = 5,730.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,207.46x = 14,082.77 × 5,730.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,207.46x = 80,702,481.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,702,481.87/10,207.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,906.23

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