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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,251.08, 14,146.34 and 5,775.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,251.08, 14,146.34 and 5,775.29 is: 7,969.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,251.08 : 14,146.34 = 5,775.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,251.08/14,146.34 = 5,775.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,251.08x = 14,146.34 × 5,775.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,251.08x = 81,699,116.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,699,116.33/10,251.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,969.81

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