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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,150.12, 14,006.59 and 5,672.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,150.12, 14,006.59 and 5,672.98 is: 7,828.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,150.12 : 14,006.59 = 5,672.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,150.12/14,006.59 = 5,672.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,150.12x = 14,006.59 × 5,672.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,150.12x = 79,459,104.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,459,104.94/10,150.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,828.39

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