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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,287, 14,196.67 and 5,810.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,287, 14,196.67 and 5,810.64 is: 8,019.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,287 : 14,196.67 = 5,810.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,287/14,196.67 = 5,810.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,287x = 14,196.67 × 5,810.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,287x = 82,491,670.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,491,670.80/10,287
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,019.02

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