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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,238.84, 14,129.64 and 5,762.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,238.84, 14,129.64 and 5,762.67 is: 7,952.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,238.84 : 14,129.64 = 5,762.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,238.84/14,129.64 = 5,762.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,238.84x = 14,129.64 × 5,762.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,238.84x = 81,424,452.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,424,452.54/10,238.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,952.51

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