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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,154.79, 14,013.27 and 5,679.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,154.79, 14,013.27 and 5,679.05 is: 7,836.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,154.79 : 14,013.27 = 5,679.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,154.79/14,013.27 = 5,679.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,154.79x = 14,013.27 × 5,679.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,154.79x = 79,581,990.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,581,990.93/10,154.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,836.89

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