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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,151.02, 14,008.35 and 5,674.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,151.02, 14,008.35 and 5,674.78 is: 7,831.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,151.02 : 14,008.35 = 5,674.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,151.02/14,008.35 = 5,674.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,151.02x = 14,008.35 × 5,674.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,151.02x = 79,494,304.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,494,304.41/10,151.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,831.16

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