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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,157.77, 14,018.44 and 5,681.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,157.77, 14,018.44 and 5,681.94 is: 7,841.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,157.77 : 14,018.44 = 5,681.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,157.77/14,018.44 = 5,681.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,157.77x = 14,018.44 × 5,681.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,157.77x = 79,651,934.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,651,934.97/10,157.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,841.48

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