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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,267.58, 14,169.20 and 5,791.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,267.58, 14,169.20 and 5,791.38 is: 7,992.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,267.58 : 14,169.20 = 5,791.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,267.58/14,169.20 = 5,791.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,267.58x = 14,169.20 × 5,791.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,267.58x = 82,059,139.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,059,139.40/10,267.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,992.06

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