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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,228.97, 14,115.66 and 5,752.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,228.97, 14,115.66 and 5,752.91 is: 7,938.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,228.97 : 14,115.66 = 5,752.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,228.97/14,115.66 = 5,752.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,228.97x = 14,115.66 × 5,752.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,228.97x = 81,206,121.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,206,121.57/10,228.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,938.84

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