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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,150.59, 14,007.75 and 5,674.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,150.59, 14,007.75 and 5,674.32 is: 7,830.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,150.59 : 14,007.75 = 5,674.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,150.59/14,007.75 = 5,674.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,150.59x = 14,007.75 × 5,674.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,150.59x = 79,484,455.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,484,455.98/10,150.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,830.53

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