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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,248.83, 14,143.44 and 5,772.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,248.83, 14,143.44 and 5,772.65 is: 7,966.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,248.83 : 14,143.44 = 5,772.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,248.83/14,143.44 = 5,772.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,248.83x = 14,143.44 × 5,772.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,248.83x = 81,645,058.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,645,058.20/10,248.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,966.28

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