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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,209.08, 14,085.02 and 5,732.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,209.08, 14,085.02 and 5,732.22 is: 7,908.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,209.08 : 14,085.02 = 5,732.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,209.08/14,085.02 = 5,732.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,209.08x = 14,085.02 × 5,732.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,209.08x = 80,738,433.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,738,433.34/10,209.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,908.49

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