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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,233.62, 14,121.39 and 5,757.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,233.62, 14,121.39 and 5,757.27 is: 7,944.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,233.62 : 14,121.39 = 5,757.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,233.62/14,121.39 = 5,757.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,233.62x = 14,121.39 × 5,757.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,233.62x = 81,300,655.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,300,655.01/10,233.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,944.47

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