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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,150.79, 14,007.74 and 5,674.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,150.79, 14,007.74 and 5,674.46 is: 7,830.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,150.79 : 14,007.74 = 5,674.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,150.79/14,007.74 = 5,674.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,150.79x = 14,007.74 × 5,674.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,150.79x = 79,486,261.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,486,261.91/10,150.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,830.55

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