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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,222.63, 14,107.37 and 5,746.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,222.63, 14,107.37 and 5,746.12 is: 7,929.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,222.63 : 14,107.37 = 5,746.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,222.63/14,107.37 = 5,746.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,222.63x = 14,107.37 × 5,746.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,222.63x = 81,062,640.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,062,640.90/10,222.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,929.72

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