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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,150.20, 14,007.02 and 5,674.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,150.20, 14,007.02 and 5,674.01 is: 7,829.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,150.20 : 14,007.02 = 5,674.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,150.20/14,007.02 = 5,674.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,150.20x = 14,007.02 × 5,674.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,150.20x = 79,475,873.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,475,873.15/10,150.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,829.98

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