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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,211.95, 14,092.44 and 5,735.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,211.95, 14,092.44 and 5,735.77 is: 7,915.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,211.95 : 14,092.44 = 5,735.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,211.95/14,092.44 = 5,735.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,211.95x = 14,092.44 × 5,735.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,211.95x = 80,830,994.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,830,994.58/10,211.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,915.33

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