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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,151.28, 14,009.20 and 5,675.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,151.28, 14,009.20 and 5,675.02 is: 7,831.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,151.28 : 14,009.20 = 5,675.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,151.28/14,009.20 = 5,675.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,151.28x = 14,009.20 × 5,675.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,151.28x = 79,502,490.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,502,490.18/10,151.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,831.77

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