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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,233.83, 14,121.89 and 5,756.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,233.83, 14,121.89 and 5,756.69 is: 7,943.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,233.83 : 14,121.89 = 5,756.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,233.83/14,121.89 = 5,756.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,233.83x = 14,121.89 × 5,756.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,233.83x = 81,295,243.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,295,243.55/10,233.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,943.78

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