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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,151.94, 14,009.70 and 5,675.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,151.94, 14,009.70 and 5,675.70 is: 7,832.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,151.94 : 14,009.70 = 5,675.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,151.94/14,009.70 = 5,675.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,151.94x = 14,009.70 × 5,675.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,151.94x = 79,514,854.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,514,854.29/10,151.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,832.48

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