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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,263.28, 14,159.33 and 5,786.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,263.28, 14,159.33 and 5,786.01 is: 7,982.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,263.28 : 14,159.33 = 5,786.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,263.28/14,159.33 = 5,786.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,263.28x = 14,159.33 × 5,786.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,263.28x = 81,926,024.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,926,024.97/10,263.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,982.44

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