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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,233.44, 14,121.08 and 5,756.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,233.44, 14,121.08 and 5,756.81 is: 7,943.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,233.44 : 14,121.08 = 5,756.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,233.44/14,121.08 = 5,756.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,233.44x = 14,121.08 × 5,756.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,233.44x = 81,292,374.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,292,374.55/10,233.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,943.80

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