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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,237.62, 14,126.91 and 5,761.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,237.62, 14,126.91 and 5,761.26 is: 7,949.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,237.62 : 14,126.91 = 5,761.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,237.62/14,126.91 = 5,761.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,237.62x = 14,126.91 × 5,761.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,237.62x = 81,388,801.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,388,801.51/10,237.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,949.97

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