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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,150.35, 14,007.56 and 5,674.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,150.35, 14,007.56 and 5,674.29 is: 7,830.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,150.35 : 14,007.56 = 5,674.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,150.35/14,007.56 = 5,674.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,150.35x = 14,007.56 × 5,674.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,150.35x = 79,482,929.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,482,929.26/10,150.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,830.56

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