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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,262.04, 14,161.68 and 5,785.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,262.04, 14,161.68 and 5,785.35 is: 7,983.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,262.04 : 14,161.68 = 5,785.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,262.04/14,161.68 = 5,785.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,262.04x = 14,161.68 × 5,785.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,262.04x = 81,930,275.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,930,275.39/10,262.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,983.82

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