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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,220.50, 14,104.17 and 5,745.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,220.50, 14,104.17 and 5,745.01 is: 7,928.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,220.50 : 14,104.17 = 5,745.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,220.50/14,104.17 = 5,745.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,220.50x = 14,104.17 × 5,745.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,220.50x = 81,028,597.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,028,597.69/10,220.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,928.05

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