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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,247.97, 14,142.25 and 5,771.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,247.97, 14,142.25 and 5,771.81 is: 7,965.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,247.97 : 14,142.25 = 5,771.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,247.97/14,142.25 = 5,771.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,247.97x = 14,142.25 × 5,771.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,247.97x = 81,626,310.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,626,310.53/10,247.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,965.12

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