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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,244.52, 14,137.44 and 5,768.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,244.52, 14,137.44 and 5,768.28 is: 7,960.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,244.52 : 14,137.44 = 5,768.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,244.52/14,137.44 = 5,768.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,244.52x = 14,137.44 × 5,768.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,244.52x = 81,548,712.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,548,712.40/10,244.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,960.23

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