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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,150.49, 14,007.83 and 5,674.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,150.49, 14,007.83 and 5,674.22 is: 7,830.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,150.49 : 14,007.83 = 5,674.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,150.49/14,007.83 = 5,674.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,150.49x = 14,007.83 × 5,674.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,150.49x = 79,483,410.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,483,410.73/10,150.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,830.50

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