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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,252.31, 14,148.45 and 5,775.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,252.31, 14,148.45 and 5,775.77 is: 7,970.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,252.31 : 14,148.45 = 5,775.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,252.31/14,148.45 = 5,775.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,252.31x = 14,148.45 × 5,775.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,252.31x = 81,718,228.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,718,228.43/10,252.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,970.72

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