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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,244.80, 14,137.44 and 5,768.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,244.80, 14,137.44 and 5,768.72 is: 7,960.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,244.80 : 14,137.44 = 5,768.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,244.80/14,137.44 = 5,768.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,244.80x = 14,137.44 × 5,768.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,244.80x = 81,554,932.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,554,932.88/10,244.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,960.62

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