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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,253.70, 14,151.45 and 5,778.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,253.70, 14,151.45 and 5,778.32 is: 7,974.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,253.70 : 14,151.45 = 5,778.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,253.70/14,151.45 = 5,778.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,253.70x = 14,151.45 × 5,778.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,253.70x = 81,771,606.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,771,606.56/10,253.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,974.84

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