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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,223.52, 14,107.76 and 5,747.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,223.52, 14,107.76 and 5,747.72 is: 7,931.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,223.52 : 14,107.76 = 5,747.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,223.52/14,107.76 = 5,747.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,223.52x = 14,107.76 × 5,747.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,223.52x = 81,087,454.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,087,454.31/10,223.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,931.46

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