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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,238.68, 14,129.83 and 5,762.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,238.68, 14,129.83 and 5,762.72 is: 7,952.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,238.68 : 14,129.83 = 5,762.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,238.68/14,129.83 = 5,762.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,238.68x = 14,129.83 × 5,762.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,238.68x = 81,426,277.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,426,277.18/10,238.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,952.81

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