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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,227.60, 14,114.51 and 5,751.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,227.60, 14,114.51 and 5,751.54 is: 7,937.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,227.60 : 14,114.51 = 5,751.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,227.60/14,114.51 = 5,751.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,227.60x = 14,114.51 × 5,751.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,227.60x = 81,180,168.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,180,168.85/10,227.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,937.36

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