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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,246.27, 14,140.58 and 5,709.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,246.27, 14,140.58 and 5,709.25 is: 7,879.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,246.27 : 14,140.58 = 5,709.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,246.27/14,140.58 = 5,709.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,246.27x = 14,140.58 × 5,709.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,246.27x = 80,732,117.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,732,117.48/10,246.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,879.17

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