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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,290.58, 14,201.27 and 5,814.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,290.58, 14,201.27 and 5,814.23 is: 8,023.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,290.58 : 14,201.27 = 5,814.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,290.58/14,201.27 = 5,814.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,290.58x = 14,201.27 × 5,814.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,290.58x = 82,569,484.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,569,484.39/10,290.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,023.80

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