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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,247.81, 14,139.55 and 5,770.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,247.81, 14,139.55 and 5,770.67 is: 7,962.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,247.81 : 14,139.55 = 5,770.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,247.81/14,139.55 = 5,770.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,247.81x = 14,139.55 × 5,770.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,247.81x = 81,594,719.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,594,719.56/10,247.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,962.16

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