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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,150.08, 14,006.60 and 5,672.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,150.08, 14,006.60 and 5,672.96 is: 7,828.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,150.08 : 14,006.60 = 5,672.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,150.08/14,006.60 = 5,672.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,150.08x = 14,006.60 × 5,672.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,150.08x = 79,458,881.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,458,881.54/10,150.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,828.40

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