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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,238.63, 14,130.66 and 5,763.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,238.63, 14,130.66 and 5,763.25 is: 7,954.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,238.63 : 14,130.66 = 5,763.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,238.63/14,130.66 = 5,763.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,238.63x = 14,130.66 × 5,763.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,238.63x = 81,438,455.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,438,455.59/10,238.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,954.04

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