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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,151.04, 14,007.40 and 5,674.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,151.04, 14,007.40 and 5,674.40 is: 7,830.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,151.04 : 14,007.40 = 5,674.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,151.04/14,007.40 = 5,674.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,151.04x = 14,007.40 × 5,674.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,151.04x = 79,483,590.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,483,590.56/10,151.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,830.09

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