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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,153.27, 14,011.70 and 5,676.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,153.27, 14,011.70 and 5,676.54 is: 7,833.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,153.27 : 14,011.70 = 5,676.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,153.27/14,011.70 = 5,676.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,153.27x = 14,011.70 × 5,676.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,153.27x = 79,537,975.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,537,975.52/10,153.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,833.73

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