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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,222.69, 14,106.60 and 5,747.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,222.69, 14,106.60 and 5,747.12 is: 7,930.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,222.69 : 14,106.60 = 5,747.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,222.69/14,106.60 = 5,747.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,222.69x = 14,106.60 × 5,747.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,222.69x = 81,072,322.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,072,322.99/10,222.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,930.63

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