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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,158.44, 14,019.81 and 5,683.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,158.44, 14,019.81 and 5,683.33 is: 7,843.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,158.44 : 14,019.81 = 5,683.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,158.44/14,019.81 = 5,683.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,158.44x = 14,019.81 × 5,683.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,158.44x = 79,679,136.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,679,136.67/10,158.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,843.64

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