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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,225.66, 14,111.85 and 5,749.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,225.66, 14,111.85 and 5,749.33 is: 7,934.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,225.66 : 14,111.85 = 5,749.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,225.66/14,111.85 = 5,749.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,225.66x = 14,111.85 × 5,749.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,225.66x = 81,133,682.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,133,682.56/10,225.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,934.32

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