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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,270.94, 14,173.90 and 5,795.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,270.94, 14,173.90 and 5,795.64 is: 7,997.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,270.94 : 14,173.90 = 5,795.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,270.94/14,173.90 = 5,795.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,270.94x = 14,173.90 × 5,795.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,270.94x = 82,146,821.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,146,821.80/10,270.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,997.98

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