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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,152.96, 14,011.32 and 5,676.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,152.96, 14,011.32 and 5,676.52 is: 7,833.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,152.96 : 14,011.32 = 5,676.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,152.96/14,011.32 = 5,676.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,152.96x = 14,011.32 × 5,676.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,152.96x = 79,535,538.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,535,538.21/10,152.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,833.73

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