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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,197.55, 14,072.39 and 5,721.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,197.55, 14,072.39 and 5,721.22 is: 7,895.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,197.55 : 14,072.39 = 5,721.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,197.55/14,072.39 = 5,721.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,197.55x = 14,072.39 × 5,721.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,197.55x = 80,511,170.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,511,170.40/10,197.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,895.15

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