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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,237.42, 14,127.69 and 5,761.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,237.42, 14,127.69 and 5,761.24 is: 7,950.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,237.42 : 14,127.69 = 5,761.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,237.42/14,127.69 = 5,761.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,237.42x = 14,127.69 × 5,761.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,237.42x = 81,393,012.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,393,012.74/10,237.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,950.54

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