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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,220.69, 14,101.65 and 5,743.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,220.69, 14,101.65 and 5,743.97 is: 7,925.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,220.69 : 14,101.65 = 5,743.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,220.69/14,101.65 = 5,743.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,220.69x = 14,101.65 × 5,743.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,220.69x = 80,999,425.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,999,425.83/10,220.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,925.04

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