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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,152.61, 14,010.77 and 5,675.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,152.61, 14,010.77 and 5,675.87 is: 7,832.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,152.61 : 14,010.77 = 5,675.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,152.61/14,010.77 = 5,675.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,152.61x = 14,010.77 × 5,675.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,152.61x = 79,523,358.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,523,358.34/10,152.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,832.80

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