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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,266.70, 14,167.20 and 5,791.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,266.70, 14,167.20 and 5,791.55 is: 7,991.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,266.70 : 14,167.20 = 5,791.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,266.70/14,167.20 = 5,791.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,266.70x = 14,167.20 × 5,791.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,266.70x = 82,050,113.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,050,113.07/10,266.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,991.87

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