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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,150.85, 14,009.48 and 5,675.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,150.85, 14,009.48 and 5,675.52 is: 7,832.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,150.85 : 14,009.48 = 5,675.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,150.85/14,009.48 = 5,675.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,150.85x = 14,009.48 × 5,675.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,150.85x = 79,511,055.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,511,055.55/10,150.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,832.95

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