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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,153.99, 14,011.36 and 5,677.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,153.99, 14,011.36 and 5,677.59 is: 7,834.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,153.99 : 14,011.36 = 5,677.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,153.99/14,011.36 = 5,677.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,153.99x = 14,011.36 × 5,677.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,153.99x = 79,550,827.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,550,827.71/10,153.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,834.44

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