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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,252.06, 14,147.53 and 5,775.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,252.06, 14,147.53 and 5,775.71 is: 7,970.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,252.06 : 14,147.53 = 5,775.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,252.06/14,147.53 = 5,775.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,252.06x = 14,147.53 × 5,775.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,252.06x = 81,712,080.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,712,080.30/10,252.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,970.31

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