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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,223.82, 14,108.85 and 5,747.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,223.82, 14,108.85 and 5,747.76 is: 7,931.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,223.82 : 14,108.85 = 5,747.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,223.82/14,108.85 = 5,747.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,223.82x = 14,108.85 × 5,747.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,223.82x = 81,094,283.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,094,283.68/10,223.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,931.90

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