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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,292.73, 14,203.80 and 5,816.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,292.73, 14,203.80 and 5,816.31 is: 8,026.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,292.73 : 14,203.80 = 5,816.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,292.73/14,203.80 = 5,816.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,292.73x = 14,203.80 × 5,816.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,292.73x = 82,613,703.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,613,703.98/10,292.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,026.41

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