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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,270.05, 14,172.36 and 5,793.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,270.05, 14,172.36 and 5,793.75 is: 7,995.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,270.05 : 14,172.36 = 5,793.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,270.05/14,172.36 = 5,793.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,270.05x = 14,172.36 × 5,793.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,270.05x = 82,111,110.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,111,110.75/10,270.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,995.20

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