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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,181.82, 14,051.44 and 5,705.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,181.82, 14,051.44 and 5,705.30 is: 7,873.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,181.82 : 14,051.44 = 5,705.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,181.82/14,051.44 = 5,705.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,181.82x = 14,051.44 × 5,705.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,181.82x = 80,167,680.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,167,680.63/10,181.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,873.61

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