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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,244.84, 14,138.58 and 5,769

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,244.84, 14,138.58 and 5,769 is: 7,961.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,244.84 : 14,138.58 = 5,769 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,244.84/14,138.58 = 5,769/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,244.84x = 14,138.58 × 5,769
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,244.84x = 81,565,468.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,565,468.02/10,244.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,961.61

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