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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,252.02, 14,147.76 and 5,775.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,252.02, 14,147.76 and 5,775.81 is: 7,970.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,252.02 : 14,147.76 = 5,775.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,252.02/14,147.76 = 5,775.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,252.02x = 14,147.76 × 5,775.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,252.02x = 81,714,773.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,714,773.69/10,252.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,970.60

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