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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,266.64, 14,167.94 and 5,791.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,266.64, 14,167.94 and 5,791.82 is: 7,992.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,266.64 : 14,167.94 = 5,791.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,266.64/14,167.94 = 5,791.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,266.64x = 14,167.94 × 5,791.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,266.64x = 82,058,058.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,058,058.45/10,266.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,992.69

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