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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,180.62, 14,047.83 and 5,704.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,180.62, 14,047.83 and 5,704.02 is: 7,870.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,180.62 : 14,047.83 = 5,704.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,180.62/14,047.83 = 5,704.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,180.62x = 14,047.83 × 5,704.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,180.62x = 80,129,103.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,129,103.28/10,180.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,870.75

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