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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,179.54, 14,048.67 and 5,703.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,179.54, 14,048.67 and 5,703.26 is: 7,871.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,179.54 : 14,048.67 = 5,703.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,179.54/14,048.67 = 5,703.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,179.54x = 14,048.67 × 5,703.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,179.54x = 80,123,252.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,123,252.79/10,179.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,871.01

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