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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,293.84, 14,206.06 and 5,817.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,293.84, 14,206.06 and 5,817.78 is: 8,028.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,293.84 : 14,206.06 = 5,817.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,293.84/14,206.06 = 5,817.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,293.84x = 14,206.06 × 5,817.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,293.84x = 82,647,731.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,647,731.75/10,293.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,028.85

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