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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,125.09, 13,971.51 and 5,649.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,125.09, 13,971.51 and 5,649.03 is: 7,795.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,125.09 : 13,971.51 = 5,649.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,125.09/13,971.51 = 5,649.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,125.09x = 13,971.51 × 5,649.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,125.09x = 78,925,479.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,925,479.14/10,125.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,795.04

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