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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,208.43, 14,087.69 and 5,732.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,208.43, 14,087.69 and 5,732.24 is: 7,910.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,208.43 : 14,087.69 = 5,732.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,208.43/14,087.69 = 5,732.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,208.43x = 14,087.69 × 5,732.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,208.43x = 80,753,942.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,753,942.52/10,208.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,910.52

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