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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,222.65, 14,106.47 and 5,745.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,222.65, 14,106.47 and 5,745.56 is: 7,928.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,222.65 : 14,106.47 = 5,745.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,222.65/14,106.47 = 5,745.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,222.65x = 14,106.47 × 5,745.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,222.65x = 81,049,470.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,049,470.51/10,222.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,928.42

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