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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,151.59, 14,009.13 and 5,675.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,151.59, 14,009.13 and 5,675.32 is: 7,831.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,151.59 : 14,009.13 = 5,675.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,151.59/14,009.13 = 5,675.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,151.59x = 14,009.13 × 5,675.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,151.59x = 79,506,295.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,506,295.67/10,151.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,831.91

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