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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,293.62, 14,205.48 and 5,817.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,293.62, 14,205.48 and 5,817.28 is: 8,028.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,293.62 : 14,205.48 = 5,817.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,293.62/14,205.48 = 5,817.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,293.62x = 14,205.48 × 5,817.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,293.62x = 82,637,254.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,637,254.69/10,293.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,028.01

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