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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,230.71, 14,117.39 and 5,756.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,230.71, 14,117.39 and 5,756.01 is: 7,942.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,230.71 : 14,117.39 = 5,756.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,230.71/14,117.39 = 5,756.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,230.71x = 14,117.39 × 5,756.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,230.71x = 81,259,857.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,259,857.29/10,230.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,942.74

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