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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,150.29, 14,006.45 and 5,673.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,150.29, 14,006.45 and 5,673.42 is: 7,828.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,150.29 : 14,006.45 = 5,673.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,150.29/14,006.45 = 5,673.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,150.29x = 14,006.45 × 5,673.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,150.29x = 79,464,445.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,464,445.19/10,150.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,828.79

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