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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,223.58, 14,108.58 and 5,747.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,223.58, 14,108.58 and 5,747.52 is: 7,931.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,223.58 : 14,108.58 = 5,747.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,223.58/14,108.58 = 5,747.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,223.58x = 14,108.58 × 5,747.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,223.58x = 81,089,345.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,089,345.72/10,223.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,931.60

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