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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,150.39, 14,007.85 and 5,674.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,150.39, 14,007.85 and 5,674.33 is: 7,830.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,150.39 : 14,007.85 = 5,674.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,150.39/14,007.85 = 5,674.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,150.39x = 14,007.85 × 5,674.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,150.39x = 79,485,135.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,485,135.40/10,150.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,830.75

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