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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,152.01, 14,007.96 and 5,675.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,152.01, 14,007.96 and 5,675.80 is: 7,831.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,152.01 : 14,007.96 = 5,675.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,152.01/14,007.96 = 5,675.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,152.01x = 14,007.96 × 5,675.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,152.01x = 79,506,347.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,506,347.18/10,152.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,831.59

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