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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,246.83, 14,141.96 and 5,771.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,246.83, 14,141.96 and 5,771.44 is: 7,965.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,246.83 : 14,141.96 = 5,771.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,246.83/14,141.96 = 5,771.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,246.83x = 14,141.96 × 5,771.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,246.83x = 81,619,473.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,619,473.62/10,246.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,965.34

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