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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,267.08, 14,167.08 and 5,791.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,267.08, 14,167.08 and 5,791.02 is: 7,990.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,267.08 : 14,167.08 = 5,791.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,267.08/14,167.08 = 5,791.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,267.08x = 14,167.08 × 5,791.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,267.08x = 82,041,843.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,041,843.62/10,267.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,990.77

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