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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,217.70, 14,101.92 and 5,741.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,217.70, 14,101.92 and 5,741.82 is: 7,924.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,217.70 : 14,101.92 = 5,741.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,217.70/14,101.92 = 5,741.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,217.70x = 14,101.92 × 5,741.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,217.70x = 80,970,686.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,970,686.29/10,217.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,924.55

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