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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,150.94, 14,008.32 and 5,674.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,150.94, 14,008.32 and 5,674.70 is: 7,831.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,150.94 : 14,008.32 = 5,674.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,150.94/14,008.32 = 5,674.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,150.94x = 14,008.32 × 5,674.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,150.94x = 79,492,943.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,492,943.46/10,150.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,831.10

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