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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,266.76, 14,168.33 and 5,789.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,266.76, 14,168.33 and 5,789.64 is: 7,989.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,266.76 : 14,168.33 = 5,789.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,266.76/14,168.33 = 5,789.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,266.76x = 14,168.33 × 5,789.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,266.76x = 82,029,528.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,029,528.87/10,266.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,989.82

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