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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,233.37, 14,121.92 and 5,757.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,233.37, 14,121.92 and 5,757.15 is: 7,944.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,233.37 : 14,121.92 = 5,757.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,233.37/14,121.92 = 5,757.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,233.37x = 14,121.92 × 5,757.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,233.37x = 81,301,982.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,301,982.94/10,233.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,944.79

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