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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,237.93, 14,128.38 and 5,761.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,237.93, 14,128.38 and 5,761.75 is: 7,951.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,237.93 : 14,128.38 = 5,761.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,237.93/14,128.38 = 5,761.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,237.93x = 14,128.38 × 5,761.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,237.93x = 81,404,193.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,404,193.47/10,237.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,951.24

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