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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,293.34, 14,205.38 and 5,817.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,293.34, 14,205.38 and 5,817.28 is: 8,028.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,293.34 : 14,205.38 = 5,817.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,293.34/14,205.38 = 5,817.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,293.34x = 14,205.38 × 5,817.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,293.34x = 82,636,672.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,636,672.97/10,293.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,028.17

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