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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,222.92, 14,108.13 and 5,748.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,222.92, 14,108.13 and 5,748.08 is: 7,932.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,222.92 : 14,108.13 = 5,748.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,222.92/14,108.13 = 5,748.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,222.92x = 14,108.13 × 5,748.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,222.92x = 81,094,589.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,094,589.35/10,222.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,932.62

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