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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,244.39, 14,137.28 and 5,768.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,244.39, 14,137.28 and 5,768.18 is: 7,960.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,244.39 : 14,137.28 = 5,768.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,244.39/14,137.28 = 5,768.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,244.39x = 14,137.28 × 5,768.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,244.39x = 81,546,276.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,546,276.22/10,244.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,960.09

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