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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,231.93, 14,119.06 and 5,755.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,231.93, 14,119.06 and 5,755.59 is: 7,942.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,231.93 : 14,119.06 = 5,755.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,231.93/14,119.06 = 5,755.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,231.93x = 14,119.06 × 5,755.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,231.93x = 81,263,520.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,263,520.55/10,231.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,942.15

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