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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,216.72, 14,099.07 and 5,741.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,216.72, 14,099.07 and 5,741.34 is: 7,923.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,216.72 : 14,099.07 = 5,741.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,216.72/14,099.07 = 5,741.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,216.72x = 14,099.07 × 5,741.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,216.72x = 80,947,554.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,947,554.55/10,216.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,923.05

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