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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,270.02, 14,172.56 and 5,793.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,270.02, 14,172.56 and 5,793.81 is: 7,995.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,270.02 : 14,172.56 = 5,793.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,270.02/14,172.56 = 5,793.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,270.02x = 14,172.56 × 5,793.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,270.02x = 82,113,090.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,113,090.88/10,270.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,995.42

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