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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,152, 14,010.03 and 5,676.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,152, 14,010.03 and 5,676.51 is: 7,833.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,152 : 14,010.03 = 5,676.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,152/14,010.03 = 5,676.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,152x = 14,010.03 × 5,676.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,152x = 79,528,075.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,528,075.40/10,152
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,833.73

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