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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,180.08, 14,048.24 and 5,704.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,180.08, 14,048.24 and 5,704.11 is: 7,871.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,180.08 : 14,048.24 = 5,704.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,180.08/14,048.24 = 5,704.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,180.08x = 14,048.24 × 5,704.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,180.08x = 80,132,677.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,132,677.75/10,180.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,871.52

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