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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,181.62, 14,050.49 and 5,705.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,181.62, 14,050.49 and 5,705.45 is: 7,873.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,181.62 : 14,050.49 = 5,705.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,181.62/14,050.49 = 5,705.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,181.62x = 14,050.49 × 5,705.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,181.62x = 80,164,368.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,164,368.17/10,181.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,873.44

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