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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,181.03, 14,049.82 and 5,704.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,181.03, 14,049.82 and 5,704.82 is: 7,872.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,181.03 : 14,049.82 = 5,704.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,181.03/14,049.82 = 5,704.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,181.03x = 14,049.82 × 5,704.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,181.03x = 80,151,651.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,151,651.61/10,181.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,872.65

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