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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,114.62, 15,172.17 and 5,731.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,114.62, 15,172.17 and 5,731.98 is: 8,598.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,114.62 : 15,172.17 = 5,731.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,114.62/15,172.17 = 5,731.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,114.62x = 15,172.17 × 5,731.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,114.62x = 86,966,575.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,966,575.00/10,114.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,598.11

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