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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,263.36, 14,163.60 and 5,787.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,263.36, 14,163.60 and 5,787.33 is: 7,986.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,263.36 : 14,163.60 = 5,787.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,263.36/14,163.60 = 5,787.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,263.36x = 14,163.60 × 5,787.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,263.36x = 81,969,427.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,969,427.19/10,263.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,986.61

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