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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,240.85, 14,132.40 and 5,764.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,240.85, 14,132.40 and 5,764.67 is: 7,955.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,240.85 : 14,132.40 = 5,764.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,240.85/14,132.40 = 5,764.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,240.85x = 14,132.40 × 5,764.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,240.85x = 81,468,530.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,468,530.03/10,240.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,955.25

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