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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,253.36, 14,146.70 and 5,775.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,253.36, 14,146.70 and 5,775.54 is: 7,968.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,253.36 : 14,146.70 = 5,775.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,253.36/14,146.70 = 5,775.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,253.36x = 14,146.70 × 5,775.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,253.36x = 81,704,831.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,704,831.72/10,253.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,968.59

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