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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,233.43, 14,121.98 and 5,757.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,233.43, 14,121.98 and 5,757.18 is: 7,944.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,233.43 : 14,121.98 = 5,757.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,233.43/14,121.98 = 5,757.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,233.43x = 14,121.98 × 5,757.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,233.43x = 81,302,752.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,302,752.03/10,233.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,944.82

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