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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,180.67, 14,049.25 and 5,704.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,180.67, 14,049.25 and 5,704.46 is: 7,872.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,180.67 : 14,049.25 = 5,704.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,180.67/14,049.25 = 5,704.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,180.67x = 14,049.25 × 5,704.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,180.67x = 80,143,384.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,143,384.66/10,180.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,872.11

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