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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,090.50, 13,924.92 and 5,674.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,090.50, 13,924.92 and 5,674.50 is: 7,830.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,090.50 : 13,924.92 = 5,674.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,090.50/13,924.92 = 5,674.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,090.50x = 13,924.92 × 5,674.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,090.50x = 79,016,958.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,016,958.54/10,090.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,830.83

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