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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,150.34, 14,006.39 and 5,674.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,150.34, 14,006.39 and 5,674.28 is: 7,829.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,150.34 : 14,006.39 = 5,674.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,150.34/14,006.39 = 5,674.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,150.34x = 14,006.39 × 5,674.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,150.34x = 79,476,150.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,476,150.28/10,150.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,829.90

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