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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,150.72, 14,007.94 and 5,674.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,150.72, 14,007.94 and 5,674.47 is: 7,830.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,150.72 : 14,007.94 = 5,674.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,150.72/14,007.94 = 5,674.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,150.72x = 14,007.94 × 5,674.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,150.72x = 79,487,635.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,487,635.29/10,150.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,830.74

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