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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,225.58, 14,111.34 and 5,749.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,225.58, 14,111.34 and 5,749.52 is: 7,934.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,225.58 : 14,111.34 = 5,749.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,225.58/14,111.34 = 5,749.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,225.58x = 14,111.34 × 5,749.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,225.58x = 81,133,431.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,133,431.56/10,225.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,934.36

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