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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,244.08, 14,136.66 and 5,767.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,244.08, 14,136.66 and 5,767.81 is: 7,959.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,244.08 : 14,136.66 = 5,767.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,244.08/14,136.66 = 5,767.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,244.08x = 14,136.66 × 5,767.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,244.08x = 81,537,568.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,537,568.91/10,244.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,959.48

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