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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,152.28, 14,011.20 and 5,677.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,152.28, 14,011.20 and 5,677.60 is: 7,835.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,152.28 : 14,011.20 = 5,677.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,152.28/14,011.20 = 5,677.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,152.28x = 14,011.20 × 5,677.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,152.28x = 79,549,989.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,549,989.12/10,152.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,835.68

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