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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,252.63, 14,147.61 and 5,777.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,252.63, 14,147.61 and 5,777.17 is: 7,971.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,252.63 : 14,147.61 = 5,777.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,252.63/14,147.61 = 5,777.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,252.63x = 14,147.61 × 5,777.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,252.63x = 81,733,203.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,733,203.11/10,252.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,971.93

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