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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,252.36, 14,145.33 and 5,774.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,252.36, 14,145.33 and 5,774.55 is: 7,967.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,252.36 : 14,145.33 = 5,774.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,252.36/14,145.33 = 5,774.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,252.36x = 14,145.33 × 5,774.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,252.36x = 81,682,915.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,682,915.35/10,252.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,967.23

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