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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,255.22, 14,151.80 and 5,779.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,255.22, 14,151.80 and 5,779.88 is: 7,976.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,255.22 : 14,151.80 = 5,779.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,255.22/14,151.80 = 5,779.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,255.22x = 14,151.80 × 5,779.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,255.22x = 81,795,606.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,795,606.13/10,255.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,976.00

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