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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,154.83, 14,013.84 and 5,678.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,154.83, 14,013.84 and 5,678.54 is: 7,836.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,154.83 : 14,013.84 = 5,678.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,154.83/14,013.84 = 5,678.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,154.83x = 14,013.84 × 5,678.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,154.83x = 79,578,150.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,578,150.99/10,154.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,836.48

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