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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,152.26, 14,009.22 and 5,675.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,152.26, 14,009.22 and 5,675.42 is: 7,831.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,152.26 : 14,009.22 = 5,675.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,152.26/14,009.22 = 5,675.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,152.26x = 14,009.22 × 5,675.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,152.26x = 79,508,207.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,508,207.37/10,152.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,831.58

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