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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,227.68, 14,114.13 and 5,751.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,227.68, 14,114.13 and 5,751.44 is: 7,936.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,227.68 : 14,114.13 = 5,751.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,227.68/14,114.13 = 5,751.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,227.68x = 14,114.13 × 5,751.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,227.68x = 81,176,571.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,176,571.85/10,227.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,936.95

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