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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,260, 14,158.80 and 5,844

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,260, 14,158.80 and 5,844 is: 8,064.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,260 : 14,158.80 = 5,844 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,260/14,158.80 = 5,844/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,260x = 14,158.80 × 5,844
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,260x = 82,744,027.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,744,027.20/10,260
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,064.72

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