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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,222.88, 14,107.26 and 5,746.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,222.88, 14,107.26 and 5,746.52 is: 7,930.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,222.88 : 14,107.26 = 5,746.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,222.88/14,107.26 = 5,746.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,222.88x = 14,107.26 × 5,746.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,222.88x = 81,067,651.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,067,651.74/10,222.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,930.02

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