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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,224.76, 14,110.08 and 5,748.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,224.76, 14,110.08 and 5,748.53 is: 7,932.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,224.76 : 14,110.08 = 5,748.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,224.76/14,110.08 = 5,748.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,224.76x = 14,110.08 × 5,748.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,224.76x = 81,112,200.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,112,200.54/10,224.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,932.92

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