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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,151.55, 14,007.87 and 5,675.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,151.55, 14,007.87 and 5,675.13 is: 7,830.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,151.55 : 14,007.87 = 5,675.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,151.55/14,007.87 = 5,675.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,151.55x = 14,007.87 × 5,675.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,151.55x = 79,496,483.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,496,483.27/10,151.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,830.97

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