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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,152.62, 14,010.04 and 5,675.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,152.62, 14,010.04 and 5,675.48 is: 7,831.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,152.62 : 14,010.04 = 5,675.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,152.62/14,010.04 = 5,675.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,152.62x = 14,010.04 × 5,675.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,152.62x = 79,513,701.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,513,701.82/10,152.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,831.84

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