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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,292.57, 14,204.36 and 5,816.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,292.57, 14,204.36 and 5,816.21 is: 8,026.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,292.57 : 14,204.36 = 5,816.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,292.57/14,204.36 = 5,816.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,292.57x = 14,204.36 × 5,816.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,292.57x = 82,615,511.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,615,511.59/10,292.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,026.72

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