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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,152.63, 14,010.95 and 5,676.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,152.63, 14,010.95 and 5,676.57 is: 7,833.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,152.63 : 14,010.95 = 5,676.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,152.63/14,010.95 = 5,676.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,152.63x = 14,010.95 × 5,676.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,152.63x = 79,534,152.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,534,152.63/10,152.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,833.85

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