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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,251.54, 14,147.40 and 5,775.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,251.54, 14,147.40 and 5,775.03 is: 7,969.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,251.54 : 14,147.40 = 5,775.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,251.54/14,147.40 = 5,775.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,251.54x = 14,147.40 × 5,775.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,251.54x = 81,701,659.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,701,659.42/10,251.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,969.70

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