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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,266.11, 14,166.38 and 5,790.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,266.11, 14,166.38 and 5,790.96 is: 7,991.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,266.11 : 14,166.38 = 5,790.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,266.11/14,166.38 = 5,790.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,266.11x = 14,166.38 × 5,790.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,266.11x = 82,036,939.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,036,939.92/10,266.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,991.05

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