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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,151.92, 14,009.08 and 5,614.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,151.92, 14,009.08 and 5,614.34 is: 7,747.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,151.92 : 14,009.08 = 5,614.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,151.92/14,009.08 = 5,614.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,151.92x = 14,009.08 × 5,614.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,151.92x = 78,651,689.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,651,689.15/10,151.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,747.47

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