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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,149.12, 14,005.60 and 5,733.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,149.12, 14,005.60 and 5,733.12 is: 7,911.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,149.12 : 14,005.60 = 5,733.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,149.12/14,005.60 = 5,733.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,149.12x = 14,005.60 × 5,733.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,149.12x = 80,295,785.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,295,785.47/10,149.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,911.60

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