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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,150.16, 14,007.29 and 5,674.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,150.16, 14,007.29 and 5,674.10 is: 7,830.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,150.16 : 14,007.29 = 5,674.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,150.16/14,007.29 = 5,674.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,150.16x = 14,007.29 × 5,674.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,150.16x = 79,478,665.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,478,665.78/10,150.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,830.29

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