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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,227.93, 14,113.54 and 5,751.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,227.93, 14,113.54 and 5,751.58 is: 7,936.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,227.93 : 14,113.54 = 5,751.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,227.93/14,113.54 = 5,751.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,227.93x = 14,113.54 × 5,751.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,227.93x = 81,175,183.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,175,183.36/10,227.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,936.62

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