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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,266.41, 14,168.13 and 5,790.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,266.41, 14,168.13 and 5,790.07 is: 7,990.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,266.41 : 14,168.13 = 5,790.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,266.41/14,168.13 = 5,790.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,266.41x = 14,168.13 × 5,790.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,266.41x = 82,034,429.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,034,429.05/10,266.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,990.56

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