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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,225.78, 14,107.58 and 5,748.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,225.78, 14,107.58 and 5,748.52 is: 7,930.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,225.78 : 14,107.58 = 5,748.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,225.78/14,107.58 = 5,748.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,225.78x = 14,107.58 × 5,748.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,225.78x = 81,097,705.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,097,705.78/10,225.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,930.71

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