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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,151.34, 14,008.79 and 5,675.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,151.34, 14,008.79 and 5,675.07 is: 7,831.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,151.34 : 14,008.79 = 5,675.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,151.34/14,008.79 = 5,675.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,151.34x = 14,008.79 × 5,675.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,151.34x = 79,500,835.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,500,835.49/10,151.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,831.56

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