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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,152.74, 14,011.33 and 5,676.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,152.74, 14,011.33 and 5,676.23 is: 7,833.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,152.74 : 14,011.33 = 5,676.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,152.74/14,011.33 = 5,676.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,152.74x = 14,011.33 × 5,676.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,152.74x = 79,531,484.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,531,484.35/10,152.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,833.50

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