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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,262.25, 14,161.62 and 5,785.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,262.25, 14,161.62 and 5,785.96 is: 7,984.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,262.25 : 14,161.62 = 5,785.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,262.25/14,161.62 = 5,785.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,262.25x = 14,161.62 × 5,785.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,262.25x = 81,938,547.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,938,547.16/10,262.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,984.46

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