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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,223.06, 14,108.09 and 5,746.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,223.06, 14,108.09 and 5,746.52 is: 7,930.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,223.06 : 14,108.09 = 5,746.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,223.06/14,108.09 = 5,746.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,223.06x = 14,108.09 × 5,746.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,223.06x = 81,072,427.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,072,427.88/10,223.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,930.35

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