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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,250.17, 14,145.90 and 5,773.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,250.17, 14,145.90 and 5,773.50 is: 7,967.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,250.17 : 14,145.90 = 5,773.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,250.17/14,145.90 = 5,773.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,250.17x = 14,145.90 × 5,773.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,250.17x = 81,671,353.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,671,353.65/10,250.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,967.80

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