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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,180.95, 14,050.26 and 5,704.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,180.95, 14,050.26 and 5,704.47 is: 7,872.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,180.95 : 14,050.26 = 5,704.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,180.95/14,050.26 = 5,704.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,180.95x = 14,050.26 × 5,704.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,180.95x = 80,149,286.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,149,286.66/10,180.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,872.48

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