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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,237.41, 14,127.55 and 5,761.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,237.41, 14,127.55 and 5,761.19 is: 7,950.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,237.41 : 14,127.55 = 5,761.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,237.41/14,127.55 = 5,761.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,237.41x = 14,127.55 × 5,761.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,237.41x = 81,391,470.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,391,470.98/10,237.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,950.40

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