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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,212.97, 14,095.32 and 5,737.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,212.97, 14,095.32 and 5,737.06 is: 7,917.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,212.97 : 14,095.32 = 5,737.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,212.97/14,095.32 = 5,737.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,212.97x = 14,095.32 × 5,737.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,212.97x = 80,865,692.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,865,692.66/10,212.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,917.94

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