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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,268.61, 14,170.67 and 5,792.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,268.61, 14,170.67 and 5,792.35 is: 7,993.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,268.61 : 14,170.67 = 5,792.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,268.61/14,170.67 = 5,792.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,268.61x = 14,170.67 × 5,792.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,268.61x = 82,081,415.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,081,415.99/10,268.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,993.43

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