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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,225.02, 14,109.72 and 5,747.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,225.02, 14,109.72 and 5,747.92 is: 7,931.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,225.02 : 14,109.72 = 5,747.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,225.02/14,109.72 = 5,747.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,225.02x = 14,109.72 × 5,747.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,225.02x = 81,101,541.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,101,541.78/10,225.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,931.68

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