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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,155.43, 14,014.34 and 5,679.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,155.43, 14,014.34 and 5,679.14 is: 7,837.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,155.43 : 14,014.34 = 5,679.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,155.43/14,014.34 = 5,679.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,155.43x = 14,014.34 × 5,679.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,155.43x = 79,589,377.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,589,377.08/10,155.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,837.13

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