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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,217.59, 14,100.29 and 5,741.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,217.59, 14,100.29 and 5,741.34 is: 7,923.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,217.59 : 14,100.29 = 5,741.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,217.59/14,100.29 = 5,741.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,217.59x = 14,100.29 × 5,741.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,217.59x = 80,954,558.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,954,558.99/10,217.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,923.06

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