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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,221.99, 14,106.42 and 5,745.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,221.99, 14,106.42 and 5,745.75 is: 7,929.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,221.99 : 14,106.42 = 5,745.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,221.99/14,106.42 = 5,745.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,221.99x = 14,106.42 × 5,745.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,221.99x = 81,051,962.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,051,962.72/10,221.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,929.18

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