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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,180.68, 14,049.51 and 5,704.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,180.68, 14,049.51 and 5,704.41 is: 7,872.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,180.68 : 14,049.51 = 5,704.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,180.68/14,049.51 = 5,704.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,180.68x = 14,049.51 × 5,704.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,180.68x = 80,144,165.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,144,165.34/10,180.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,872.18

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