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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,246.77, 14,139.66 and 5,769.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,246.77, 14,139.66 and 5,769.70 is: 7,961.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,246.77 : 14,139.66 = 5,769.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,246.77/14,139.66 = 5,769.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,246.77x = 14,139.66 × 5,769.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,246.77x = 81,581,582.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,581,582.59/10,246.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,961.69

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