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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,222.27, 14,106.89 and 5,746.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,222.27, 14,106.89 and 5,746.01 is: 7,929.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,222.27 : 14,106.89 = 5,746.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,222.27/14,106.89 = 5,746.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,222.27x = 14,106.89 × 5,746.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,222.27x = 81,058,274.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,058,274.84/10,222.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,929.58

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