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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,151.47, 14,009.34 and 5,675.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,151.47, 14,009.34 and 5,675.41 is: 7,832.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,151.47 : 14,009.34 = 5,675.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,151.47/14,009.34 = 5,675.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,151.47x = 14,009.34 × 5,675.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,151.47x = 79,508,748.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,508,748.33/10,151.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,832.24

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