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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,181.53, 14,050.14 and 5,705.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,181.53, 14,050.14 and 5,705.33 is: 7,873.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,181.53 : 14,050.14 = 5,705.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,181.53/14,050.14 = 5,705.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,181.53x = 14,050.14 × 5,705.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,181.53x = 80,160,593.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,160,593.60/10,181.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,873.14

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