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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,251.92, 14,148.99 and 5,776.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,251.92, 14,148.99 and 5,776.55 is: 7,972.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,251.92 : 14,148.99 = 5,776.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,251.92/14,148.99 = 5,776.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,251.92x = 14,148.99 × 5,776.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,251.92x = 81,732,348.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,732,348.18/10,251.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,972.39

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