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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,237.95, 14,128.20 and 5,761.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,237.95, 14,128.20 and 5,761.69 is: 7,951.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,237.95 : 14,128.20 = 5,761.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,237.95/14,128.20 = 5,761.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,237.95x = 14,128.20 × 5,761.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,237.95x = 81,402,308.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,402,308.66/10,237.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,951.04

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