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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,152.81, 14,010.96 and 5,904.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,152.81, 14,010.96 and 5,904.09 is: 8,147.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,152.81 : 14,010.96 = 5,904.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,152.81/14,010.96 = 5,904.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,152.81x = 14,010.96 × 5,904.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,152.81x = 82,721,968.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,721,968.83/10,152.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,147.69

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