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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,255.19, 14,152.22 and 5,779.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,255.19, 14,152.22 and 5,779.01 is: 7,975.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,255.19 : 14,152.22 = 5,779.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,255.19/14,152.22 = 5,779.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,255.19x = 14,152.22 × 5,779.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,255.19x = 81,785,820.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,785,820.90/10,255.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,975.07

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