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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,157.20, 14,016.84 and 5,680.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,157.20, 14,016.84 and 5,680.90 is: 7,839.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,157.20 : 14,016.84 = 5,680.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,157.20/14,016.84 = 5,680.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,157.20x = 14,016.84 × 5,680.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,157.20x = 79,628,266.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,628,266.36/10,157.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,839.59

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