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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,265.96, 14,167.44 and 5,729.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,265.96, 14,167.44 and 5,729.04 is: 7,906.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,265.96 : 14,167.44 = 5,729.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,265.96/14,167.44 = 5,729.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,265.96x = 14,167.44 × 5,729.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,265.96x = 81,165,830.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,165,830.46/10,265.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,906.30

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