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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,151.19, 14,006.66 and 5,902.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,151.19, 14,006.66 and 5,902.74 is: 8,144.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,151.19 : 14,006.66 = 5,902.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,151.19/14,006.66 = 5,902.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,151.19x = 14,006.66 × 5,902.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,151.19x = 82,677,642.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,677,642.73/10,151.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,144.63

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