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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,151.26, 14,007.84 and 5,674.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,151.26, 14,007.84 and 5,674.42 is: 7,830.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,151.26 : 14,007.84 = 5,674.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,151.26/14,007.84 = 5,674.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,151.26x = 14,007.84 × 5,674.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,151.26x = 79,486,367.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,486,367.45/10,151.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,830.20

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