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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,152.35, 14,010.34 and 5,676.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,152.35, 14,010.34 and 5,676.35 is: 7,833.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,152.35 : 14,010.34 = 5,676.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,152.35/14,010.34 = 5,676.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,152.35x = 14,010.34 × 5,676.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,152.35x = 79,527,593.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,527,593.46/10,152.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,833.42

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