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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,252.95, 14,150.42 and 5,777.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,252.95, 14,150.42 and 5,777.57 is: 7,973.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,252.95 : 14,150.42 = 5,777.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,252.95/14,150.42 = 5,777.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,252.95x = 14,150.42 × 5,777.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,252.95x = 81,754,942.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,754,942.44/10,252.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,973.80

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