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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,237.55, 14,127.75 and 5,761.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,237.55, 14,127.75 and 5,761.33 is: 7,950.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,237.55 : 14,127.75 = 5,761.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,237.55/14,127.75 = 5,761.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,237.55x = 14,127.75 × 5,761.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,237.55x = 81,394,594.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,394,594.59/10,237.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,950.60

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