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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,228.38, 14,115.77 and 5,752.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,228.38, 14,115.77 and 5,752.01 is: 7,938.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,228.38 : 14,115.77 = 5,752.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,228.38/14,115.77 = 5,752.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,228.38x = 14,115.77 × 5,752.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,228.38x = 81,194,078.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,194,078.30/10,228.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,938.12

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