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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,151.92, 14,010.30 and 5,675.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,151.92, 14,010.30 and 5,675.69 is: 7,832.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,151.92 : 14,010.30 = 5,675.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,151.92/14,010.30 = 5,675.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,151.92x = 14,010.30 × 5,675.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,151.92x = 79,518,119.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,518,119.61/10,151.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,832.82

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