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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,228.41, 14,113.44 and 5,751.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,228.41, 14,113.44 and 5,751.81 is: 7,936.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,228.41 : 14,113.44 = 5,751.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,228.41/14,113.44 = 5,751.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,228.41x = 14,113.44 × 5,751.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,228.41x = 81,177,825.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,177,825.33/10,228.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,936.50

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