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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,251.41, 14,145.23 and 5,713.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,251.41, 14,145.23 and 5,713.10 is: 7,883.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,251.41 : 14,145.23 = 5,713.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,251.41/14,145.23 = 5,713.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,251.41x = 14,145.23 × 5,713.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,251.41x = 80,813,074.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,813,074.15/10,251.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,883.12

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