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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,292.41, 14,202.83 and 5,816.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,292.41, 14,202.83 and 5,816.35 is: 8,026.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,292.41 : 14,202.83 = 5,816.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,292.41/14,202.83 = 5,816.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,292.41x = 14,202.83 × 5,816.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,292.41x = 82,608,601.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,608,601.19/10,292.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,026.17

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