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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,150.98, 14,008.11 and 5,675.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,150.98, 14,008.11 and 5,675.15 is: 7,831.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,150.98 : 14,008.11 = 5,675.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,150.98/14,008.11 = 5,675.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,150.98x = 14,008.11 × 5,675.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,150.98x = 79,498,055.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,498,055.43/10,150.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,831.56

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