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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,270.03, 14,172.84 and 5,792.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,270.03, 14,172.84 and 5,792.90 is: 7,994.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,270.03 : 14,172.84 = 5,792.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,270.03/14,172.84 = 5,792.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,270.03x = 14,172.84 × 5,792.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,270.03x = 82,101,844.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,101,844.84/10,270.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,994.31

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