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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,197.58, 14,072.70 and 5,721.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,197.58, 14,072.70 and 5,721.52 is: 7,895.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,197.58 : 14,072.70 = 5,721.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,197.58/14,072.70 = 5,721.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,197.58x = 14,072.70 × 5,721.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,197.58x = 80,517,234.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,517,234.50/10,197.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,895.72

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