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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,241.59, 14,132.50 and 5,703.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,241.59, 14,132.50 and 5,703.93 is: 7,870.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,241.59 : 14,132.50 = 5,703.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,241.59/14,132.50 = 5,703.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,241.59x = 14,132.50 × 5,703.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,241.59x = 80,610,790.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,610,790.73/10,241.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,870.93

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