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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,267.68, 14,168.52 and 5,790.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,267.68, 14,168.52 and 5,790.54 is: 7,990.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,267.68 : 14,168.52 = 5,790.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,267.68/14,168.52 = 5,790.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,267.68x = 14,168.52 × 5,790.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,267.68x = 82,043,381.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,043,381.80/10,267.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,990.45

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