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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,225.52, 14,111.01 and 5,688.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,225.52, 14,111.01 and 5,688.10 is: 7,849.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,225.52 : 14,111.01 = 5,688.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,225.52/14,111.01 = 5,688.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,225.52x = 14,111.01 × 5,688.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,225.52x = 80,264,800.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,264,800.70/10,225.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,849.46

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