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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,235.35, 14,125.06 and 5,759.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,235.35, 14,125.06 and 5,759.26 is: 7,947.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,235.35 : 14,125.06 = 5,759.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,235.35/14,125.06 = 5,759.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,235.35x = 14,125.06 × 5,759.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,235.35x = 81,349,952.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,349,952.49/10,235.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,947.94

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