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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,238.72, 14,129.21 and 5,701.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,238.72, 14,129.21 and 5,701.37 is: 7,867.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,238.72 : 14,129.21 = 5,701.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,238.72/14,129.21 = 5,701.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,238.72x = 14,129.21 × 5,701.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,238.72x = 80,555,754.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,555,754.86/10,238.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,867.76

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