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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,268.28, 14,170.28 and 5,792.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,268.28, 14,170.28 and 5,792.22 is: 7,993.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,268.28 : 14,170.28 = 5,792.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,268.28/14,170.28 = 5,792.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,268.28x = 14,170.28 × 5,792.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,268.28x = 82,077,350.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,077,350.26/10,268.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,993.29

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