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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,180.29, 14,048.44 and 5,704.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,180.29, 14,048.44 and 5,704.23 is: 7,871.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,180.29 : 14,048.44 = 5,704.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,180.29/14,048.44 = 5,704.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,180.29x = 14,048.44 × 5,704.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,180.29x = 80,135,532.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,135,532.90/10,180.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,871.64

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