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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,270.48, 14,171.65 and 5,794.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,270.48, 14,171.65 and 5,794.15 is: 7,995.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,270.48 : 14,171.65 = 5,794.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,270.48/14,171.65 = 5,794.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,270.48x = 14,171.65 × 5,794.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,270.48x = 82,112,594.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,112,594.99/10,270.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,995.01

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