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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,233.69, 14,122.35 and 5,757.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,233.69, 14,122.35 and 5,757.45 is: 7,945.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,233.69 : 14,122.35 = 5,757.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,233.69/14,122.35 = 5,757.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,233.69x = 14,122.35 × 5,757.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,233.69x = 81,308,671.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,308,671.05/10,233.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,945.20

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