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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,249.62, 14,143.44 and 5,773.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,249.62, 14,143.44 and 5,773.26 is: 7,966.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,249.62 : 14,143.44 = 5,773.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,249.62/14,143.44 = 5,773.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,249.62x = 14,143.44 × 5,773.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,249.62x = 81,653,756.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,653,756.41/10,249.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,966.52

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