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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,247.58, 14,141.70 and 5,771.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,247.58, 14,141.70 and 5,771.52 is: 7,964.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,247.58 : 14,141.70 = 5,771.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,247.58/14,141.70 = 5,771.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,247.58x = 14,141.70 × 5,771.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,247.58x = 81,619,104.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,619,104.38/10,247.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,964.72

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