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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,152.46, 14,010.47 and 5,676.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,152.46, 14,010.47 and 5,676.63 is: 7,833.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,152.46 : 14,010.47 = 5,676.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,152.46/14,010.47 = 5,676.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,152.46x = 14,010.47 × 5,676.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,152.46x = 79,532,273.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,532,273.49/10,152.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,833.79

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