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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,150.76, 14,006.70 and 5,673.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,150.76, 14,006.70 and 5,673.96 is: 7,829.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,150.76 : 14,006.70 = 5,673.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,150.76/14,006.70 = 5,673.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,150.76x = 14,006.70 × 5,673.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,150.76x = 79,473,455.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,473,455.53/10,150.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,829.31

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