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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,152.29, 14,010.48 and 5,676.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,152.29, 14,010.48 and 5,676.23 is: 7,833.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,152.29 : 14,010.48 = 5,676.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,152.29/14,010.48 = 5,676.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,152.29x = 14,010.48 × 5,676.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,152.29x = 79,526,741.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,526,741.92/10,152.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,833.38

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