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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,126.62, 13,974.69 and 5,650.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,126.62, 13,974.69 and 5,650.11 is: 7,797.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,126.62 : 13,974.69 = 5,650.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,126.62/13,974.69 = 5,650.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,126.62x = 13,974.69 × 5,650.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,126.62x = 78,958,535.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,958,535.72/10,126.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,797.13

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