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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,254.83, 14,151.95 and 5,778.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,254.83, 14,151.95 and 5,778.33 is: 7,974.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,254.83 : 14,151.95 = 5,778.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,254.83/14,151.95 = 5,778.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,254.83x = 14,151.95 × 5,778.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,254.83x = 81,774,651.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,774,651.69/10,254.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,974.26

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