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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,268.62, 14,170.70 and 5,792.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,268.62, 14,170.70 and 5,792.36 is: 7,993.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,268.62 : 14,170.70 = 5,792.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,268.62/14,170.70 = 5,792.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,268.62x = 14,170.70 × 5,792.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,268.62x = 82,081,786.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,081,786.61/10,268.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,993.46

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