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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,293.63, 14,205.81 and 5,817.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,293.63, 14,205.81 and 5,817.27 is: 8,028.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,293.63 : 14,205.81 = 5,817.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,293.63/14,205.81 = 5,817.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,293.63x = 14,205.81 × 5,817.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,293.63x = 82,639,032.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,639,032.34/10,293.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,028.17

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