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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,237.56, 14,128.04 and 5,761.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,237.56, 14,128.04 and 5,761.29 is: 7,950.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,237.56 : 14,128.04 = 5,761.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,237.56/14,128.04 = 5,761.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,237.56x = 14,128.04 × 5,761.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,237.56x = 81,395,770.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,395,770.55/10,237.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,950.70

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