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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,246.28, 14,141.23 and 5,770.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,246.28, 14,141.23 and 5,770.92 is: 7,964.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,246.28 : 14,141.23 = 5,770.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,246.28/14,141.23 = 5,770.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,246.28x = 14,141.23 × 5,770.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,246.28x = 81,607,892.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,607,892.60/10,246.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,964.63

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