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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,237.96, 14,127.24 and 5,763.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,237.96, 14,127.24 and 5,763.25 is: 7,952.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,237.96 : 14,127.24 = 5,763.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,237.96/14,127.24 = 5,763.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,237.96x = 14,127.24 × 5,763.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,237.96x = 81,418,815.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,418,815.93/10,237.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,952.64

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