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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,290.76, 14,201.14 and 5,814.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,290.76, 14,201.14 and 5,814.72 is: 8,024.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,290.76 : 14,201.14 = 5,814.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,290.76/14,201.14 = 5,814.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,290.76x = 14,201.14 × 5,814.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,290.76x = 82,575,652.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,575,652.78/10,290.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,024.25

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