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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,261.23, 14,161.04 and 5,845.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,261.23, 14,161.04 and 5,845.23 is: 8,066.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,261.23 : 14,161.04 = 5,845.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,261.23/14,161.04 = 5,845.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,261.23x = 14,161.04 × 5,845.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,261.23x = 82,774,506.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,774,506.61/10,261.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,066.72

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