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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,152.80, 14,010.36 and 5,901.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,152.80, 14,010.36 and 5,901.02 is: 8,143.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,152.80 : 14,010.36 = 5,901.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,152.80/14,010.36 = 5,901.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,152.80x = 14,010.36 × 5,901.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,152.80x = 82,675,414.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,675,414.57/10,152.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,143.11

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