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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,263.24, 14,163.03 and 5,786.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,263.24, 14,163.03 and 5,786.82 is: 7,985.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,263.24 : 14,163.03 = 5,786.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,263.24/14,163.03 = 5,786.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,263.24x = 14,163.03 × 5,786.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,263.24x = 81,958,905.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,958,905.26/10,263.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,985.68

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