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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,224.84, 14,110.37 and 5,748.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,224.84, 14,110.37 and 5,748.51 is: 7,932.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,224.84 : 14,110.37 = 5,748.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,224.84/14,110.37 = 5,748.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,224.84x = 14,110.37 × 5,748.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,224.84x = 81,113,603.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,113,603.05/10,224.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,932.99

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