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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,153.59, 14,011.89 and 5,677.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,153.59, 14,011.89 and 5,677.35 is: 7,834.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,153.59 : 14,011.89 = 5,677.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,153.59/14,011.89 = 5,677.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,153.59x = 14,011.89 × 5,677.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,153.59x = 79,550,403.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,550,403.69/10,153.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,834.71

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