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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,151.81, 14,009.02 and 5,614.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,151.81, 14,009.02 and 5,614.33 is: 7,747.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,151.81 : 14,009.02 = 5,614.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,151.81/14,009.02 = 5,614.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,151.81x = 14,009.02 × 5,614.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,151.81x = 78,651,261.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,651,261.26/10,151.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,747.51

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