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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,224.78, 14,106.20 and 5,747.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,224.78, 14,106.20 and 5,747.52 is: 7,929.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,224.78 : 14,106.20 = 5,747.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,224.78/14,106.20 = 5,747.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,224.78x = 14,106.20 × 5,747.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,224.78x = 81,075,666.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,075,666.62/10,224.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,929.33

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