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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,235.34, 14,124.70 and 5,759.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,235.34, 14,124.70 and 5,759.13 is: 7,947.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,235.34 : 14,124.70 = 5,759.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,235.34/14,124.70 = 5,759.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,235.34x = 14,124.70 × 5,759.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,235.34x = 81,345,940.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,345,940.70/10,235.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,947.56

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