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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,150.10, 14,008.44 and 5,674.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,150.10, 14,008.44 and 5,674.77 is: 7,831.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,150.10 : 14,008.44 = 5,674.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,150.10/14,008.44 = 5,674.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,150.10x = 14,008.44 × 5,674.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,150.10x = 79,494,675.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,494,675.06/10,150.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,831.91

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