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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,228.83, 14,115.50 and 5,752.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,228.83, 14,115.50 and 5,752.46 is: 7,938.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,228.83 : 14,115.50 = 5,752.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,228.83/14,115.50 = 5,752.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,228.83x = 14,115.50 × 5,752.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,228.83x = 81,198,849.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,198,849.13/10,228.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,938.23

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