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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,221.59, 14,105.92 and 5,745.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,221.59, 14,105.92 and 5,745.08 is: 7,928.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,221.59 : 14,105.92 = 5,745.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,221.59/14,105.92 = 5,745.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,221.59x = 14,105.92 × 5,745.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,221.59x = 81,039,638.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,039,638.87/10,221.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,928.28

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