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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,157.03, 14,017.41 and 5,681.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,157.03, 14,017.41 and 5,681.19 is: 7,840.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,157.03 : 14,017.41 = 5,681.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,157.03/14,017.41 = 5,681.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,157.03x = 14,017.41 × 5,681.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,157.03x = 79,635,569.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,635,569.52/10,157.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,840.44

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