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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,240.73, 14,132.23 and 5,764.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,240.73, 14,132.23 and 5,764.54 is: 7,955.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,240.73 : 14,132.23 = 5,764.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,240.73/14,132.23 = 5,764.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,240.73x = 14,132.23 × 5,764.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,240.73x = 81,465,805.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,465,805.12/10,240.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,955.08

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