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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,263.04, 14,163.06 and 5,786.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,263.04, 14,163.06 and 5,786.35 is: 7,985.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,263.04 : 14,163.06 = 5,786.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,263.04/14,163.06 = 5,786.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,263.04x = 14,163.06 × 5,786.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,263.04x = 81,952,422.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,952,422.23/10,263.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,985.20

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