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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,268.42, 14,170.19 and 5,792.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,268.42, 14,170.19 and 5,792.13 is: 7,993.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,268.42 : 14,170.19 = 5,792.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,268.42/14,170.19 = 5,792.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,268.42x = 14,170.19 × 5,792.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,268.42x = 82,075,553.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,075,553.64/10,268.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,993.01

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