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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,150.92, 14,008.92 and 5,674.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,150.92, 14,008.92 and 5,674.69 is: 7,831.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,150.92 : 14,008.92 = 5,674.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,150.92/14,008.92 = 5,674.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,150.92x = 14,008.92 × 5,674.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,150.92x = 79,496,278.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,496,278.23/10,150.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,831.44

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