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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,211.77, 14,093.49 and 5,735.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,211.77, 14,093.49 and 5,735.71 is: 7,915.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,211.77 : 14,093.49 = 5,735.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,211.77/14,093.49 = 5,735.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,211.77x = 14,093.49 × 5,735.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,211.77x = 80,836,171.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,836,171.53/10,211.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,915.98

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