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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,228.93, 14,114.92 and 5,752.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,228.93, 14,114.92 and 5,752.58 is: 7,938.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,228.93 : 14,114.92 = 5,752.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,228.93/14,114.92 = 5,752.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,228.93x = 14,114.92 × 5,752.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,228.93x = 81,197,206.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,197,206.49/10,228.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,938.00

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