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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,267.95, 14,169.52 and 5,791.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,267.95, 14,169.52 and 5,791.35 is: 7,991.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,267.95 : 14,169.52 = 5,791.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,267.95/14,169.52 = 5,791.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,267.95x = 14,169.52 × 5,791.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,267.95x = 82,060,710.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,060,710.03/10,267.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,991.92

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