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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,223.47, 14,108.07 and 5,747.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,223.47, 14,108.07 and 5,747.41 is: 7,931.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,223.47 : 14,108.07 = 5,747.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,223.47/14,108.07 = 5,747.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,223.47x = 14,108.07 × 5,747.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,223.47x = 81,084,862.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,084,862.60/10,223.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,931.25

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