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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,150.47, 14,007.93 and 5,674.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,150.47, 14,007.93 and 5,674.72 is: 7,831.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,150.47 : 14,007.93 = 5,674.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,150.47/14,007.93 = 5,674.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,150.47x = 14,007.93 × 5,674.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,150.47x = 79,491,080.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,491,080.53/10,150.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,831.27

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