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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,251.04, 14,146.24 and 5,774.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,251.04, 14,146.24 and 5,774.88 is: 7,969.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,251.04 : 14,146.24 = 5,774.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,251.04/14,146.24 = 5,774.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,251.04x = 14,146.24 × 5,774.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,251.04x = 81,692,838.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,692,838.45/10,251.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,969.22

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