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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,251.06, 14,146.32 and 5,775.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,251.06, 14,146.32 and 5,775.27 is: 7,969.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,251.06 : 14,146.32 = 5,775.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,251.06/14,146.32 = 5,775.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,251.06x = 14,146.32 × 5,775.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,251.06x = 81,698,817.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,698,817.51/10,251.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,969.79

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