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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,267.70, 14,168.22 and 5,791.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,267.70, 14,168.22 and 5,791.18 is: 7,991.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,267.70 : 14,168.22 = 5,791.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,267.70/14,168.22 = 5,791.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,267.70x = 14,168.22 × 5,791.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,267.70x = 82,050,681.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,050,681.73/10,267.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,991.15

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