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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,293.28, 14,203.59 and 5,817.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,293.28, 14,203.59 and 5,817.03 is: 8,026.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,293.28 : 14,203.59 = 5,817.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,293.28/14,203.59 = 5,817.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,293.28x = 14,203.59 × 5,817.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,293.28x = 82,622,638.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,622,638.12/10,293.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,026.85

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