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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,297.41, 14,211.54 and 5,761.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,297.41, 14,211.54 and 5,761.74 is: 7,951.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,297.41 : 14,211.54 = 5,761.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,297.41/14,211.54 = 5,761.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,297.41x = 14,211.54 × 5,761.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,297.41x = 81,883,198.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,883,198.48/10,297.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,951.82

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