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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,150.35, 14,007.58 and 5,674.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,150.35, 14,007.58 and 5,674.34 is: 7,830.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,150.35 : 14,007.58 = 5,674.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,150.35/14,007.58 = 5,674.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,150.35x = 14,007.58 × 5,674.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,150.35x = 79,483,792.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,483,792.33/10,150.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,830.65

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