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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,251.36, 14,143.95 and 5,773.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,251.36, 14,143.95 and 5,773.55 is: 7,965.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,251.36 : 14,143.95 = 5,773.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,251.36/14,143.95 = 5,773.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,251.36x = 14,143.95 × 5,773.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,251.36x = 81,660,731.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,660,731.80/10,251.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,965.84

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