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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,130.76, 13,979.84 and 5,654.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,130.76, 13,979.84 and 5,654.30 is: 7,802.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,130.76 : 13,979.84 = 5,654.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,130.76/13,979.84 = 5,654.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,130.76x = 13,979.84 × 5,654.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,130.76x = 79,046,111.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,046,111.14/10,130.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,802.58

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