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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,251.09, 14,146.31 and 5,775.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,251.09, 14,146.31 and 5,775.30 is: 7,969.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,251.09 : 14,146.31 = 5,775.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,251.09/14,146.31 = 5,775.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,251.09x = 14,146.31 × 5,775.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,251.09x = 81,699,198.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,699,198.58/10,251.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,969.81

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