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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,252.27, 14,148.95 and 5,775.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,252.27, 14,148.95 and 5,775.74 is: 7,970.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,252.27 : 14,148.95 = 5,775.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,252.27/14,148.95 = 5,775.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,252.27x = 14,148.95 × 5,775.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,252.27x = 81,720,656.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,720,656.47/10,252.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,970.98

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