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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,153.36, 14,011.81 and 5,676.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,153.36, 14,011.81 and 5,676.62 is: 7,833.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,153.36 : 14,011.81 = 5,676.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,153.36/14,011.81 = 5,676.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,153.36x = 14,011.81 × 5,676.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,153.36x = 79,539,741.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,539,741.72/10,153.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,833.84

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