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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,152.95, 14,011.03 and 5,676.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,152.95, 14,011.03 and 5,676.68 is: 7,833.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,152.95 : 14,011.03 = 5,676.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,152.95/14,011.03 = 5,676.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,152.95x = 14,011.03 × 5,676.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,152.95x = 79,536,143.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,536,143.97/10,152.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,833.80

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