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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,237.32, 14,128.24 and 5,761.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,237.32, 14,128.24 and 5,761.52 is: 7,951.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,237.32 : 14,128.24 = 5,761.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,237.32/14,128.24 = 5,761.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,237.32x = 14,128.24 × 5,761.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,237.32x = 81,400,137.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,400,137.32/10,237.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,951.31

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