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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,250.91, 14,147.61 and 5,775.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,250.91, 14,147.61 and 5,775.55 is: 7,971.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,250.91 : 14,147.61 = 5,775.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,250.91/14,147.61 = 5,775.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,250.91x = 14,147.61 × 5,775.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,250.91x = 81,710,228.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,710,228.94/10,250.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,971.02

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