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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,233.38, 14,122.13 and 5,757.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,233.38, 14,122.13 and 5,757.09 is: 7,944.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,233.38 : 14,122.13 = 5,757.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,233.38/14,122.13 = 5,757.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,233.38x = 14,122.13 × 5,757.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,233.38x = 81,302,344.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,302,344.62/10,233.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,944.82

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