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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,181.58, 14,049.91 and 5,705.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,181.58, 14,049.91 and 5,705.29 is: 7,872.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,181.58 : 14,049.91 = 5,705.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,181.58/14,049.91 = 5,705.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,181.58x = 14,049.91 × 5,705.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,181.58x = 80,158,811.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,158,811.02/10,181.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,872.92

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