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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,244.70, 14,137.72 and 5,768.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,244.70, 14,137.72 and 5,768.44 is: 7,960.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,244.70 : 14,137.72 = 5,768.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,244.70/14,137.72 = 5,768.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,244.70x = 14,137.72 × 5,768.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,244.70x = 81,552,539.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,552,539.79/10,244.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,960.46

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