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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,090, 13,926.12 and 5,674

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,090, 13,926.12 and 5,674 is: 7,831.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,090 : 13,926.12 = 5,674 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,090/13,926.12 = 5,674/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,090x = 13,926.12 × 5,674
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,090x = 79,016,804.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,016,804.88/10,090
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,831.20

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