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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,250.94, 14,146.50 and 5,713.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,250.94, 14,146.50 and 5,713.52 is: 7,884.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,250.94 : 14,146.50 = 5,713.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,250.94/14,146.50 = 5,713.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,250.94x = 14,146.50 × 5,713.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,250.94x = 80,826,239.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,826,239.95/10,250.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,884.76

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