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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,150.53, 14,006.10 and 5,674.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,150.53, 14,006.10 and 5,674.05 is: 7,829.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,150.53 : 14,006.10 = 5,674.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,150.53/14,006.10 = 5,674.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,150.53x = 14,006.10 × 5,674.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,150.53x = 79,471,311.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,471,311.71/10,150.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,829.28

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