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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,223.39, 14,108.45 and 5,747.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,223.39, 14,108.45 and 5,747.13 is: 7,931.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,223.39 : 14,108.45 = 5,747.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,223.39/14,108.45 = 5,747.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,223.39x = 14,108.45 × 5,747.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,223.39x = 81,083,067.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,083,067.51/10,223.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,931.13

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