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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,292.13, 14,202.97 and 5,817.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,292.13, 14,202.97 and 5,817.31 is: 8,027.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,292.13 : 14,202.97 = 5,817.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,292.13/14,202.97 = 5,817.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,292.13x = 14,202.97 × 5,817.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,292.13x = 82,623,029.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,623,029.36/10,292.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,027.79

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