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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,153.92, 14,009.56 and 5,677.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,153.92, 14,009.56 and 5,677.16 is: 7,832.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,153.92 : 14,009.56 = 5,677.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,153.92/14,009.56 = 5,677.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,153.92x = 14,009.56 × 5,677.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,153.92x = 79,534,513.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,534,513.65/10,153.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,832.89

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