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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,243.72, 14,136.36 and 5,767.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,243.72, 14,136.36 and 5,767.54 is: 7,959.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,243.72 : 14,136.36 = 5,767.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,243.72/14,136.36 = 5,767.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,243.72x = 14,136.36 × 5,767.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,243.72x = 81,532,021.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,532,021.75/10,243.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,959.22

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