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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,222.92, 14,107.62 and 5,746.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,222.92, 14,107.62 and 5,746.86 is: 7,930.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,222.92 : 14,107.62 = 5,746.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,222.92/14,107.62 = 5,746.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,222.92x = 14,107.62 × 5,746.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,222.92x = 81,074,517.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,074,517.07/10,222.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,930.66

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