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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,222.76, 14,107.61 and 5,746.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,222.76, 14,107.61 and 5,746.79 is: 7,930.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,222.76 : 14,107.61 = 5,746.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,222.76/14,107.61 = 5,746.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,222.76x = 14,107.61 × 5,746.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,222.76x = 81,073,521.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,073,521.71/10,222.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,930.69

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