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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,152.23, 14,011.37 and 5,676.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,152.23, 14,011.37 and 5,676.25 is: 7,833.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,152.23 : 14,011.37 = 5,676.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,152.23/14,011.37 = 5,676.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,152.23x = 14,011.37 × 5,676.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,152.23x = 79,531,989.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,531,989.74/10,152.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,833.94

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