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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,267.76, 14,170.00 and 5,791.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,267.76, 14,170.00 and 5,791.41 is: 7,992.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,267.76 : 14,170.00 = 5,791.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,267.76/14,170.00 = 5,791.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,267.76x = 14,170.00 × 5,791.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,267.76x = 82,064,233.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,064,233.80/10,267.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,992.42

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