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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,151.35, 14,008.96 and 5,675.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,151.35, 14,008.96 and 5,675.35 is: 7,832.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,151.35 : 14,008.96 = 5,675.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,151.35/14,008.96 = 5,675.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,151.35x = 14,008.96 × 5,675.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,151.35x = 79,505,681.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,505,681.09/10,151.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,832.03

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