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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,154.88, 14,012.46 and 5,907.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,154.88, 14,012.46 and 5,907.24 is: 8,151.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,154.88 : 14,012.46 = 5,907.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,154.88/14,012.46 = 5,907.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,154.88x = 14,012.46 × 5,907.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,154.88x = 82,774,964.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,774,964.21/10,154.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,151.25

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