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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,155.76, 14,017.50 and 5,910.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,155.76, 14,017.50 and 5,910.28 is: 8,157.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,155.76 : 14,017.50 = 5,910.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,155.76/14,017.50 = 5,910.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,155.76x = 14,017.50 × 5,910.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,155.76x = 82,847,349.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,847,349.90/10,155.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,157.67

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