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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,152.52, 14,010.66 and 5,675.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,152.52, 14,010.66 and 5,675.79 is: 7,832.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,152.52 : 14,010.66 = 5,675.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,152.52/14,010.66 = 5,675.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,152.52x = 14,010.66 × 5,675.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,152.52x = 79,521,613.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,521,613.14/10,152.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,832.70

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