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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,152.66, 14,010.62 and 5,676.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,152.66, 14,010.62 and 5,676.40 is: 7,833.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,152.66 : 14,010.62 = 5,676.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,152.66/14,010.62 = 5,676.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,152.66x = 14,010.62 × 5,676.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,152.66x = 79,529,862.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,529,862.53/10,152.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,833.40

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