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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,181.95, 14,051.94 and 5,705.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,181.95, 14,051.94 and 5,705.62 is: 7,874.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,181.95 : 14,051.94 = 5,705.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,181.95/14,051.94 = 5,705.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,181.95x = 14,051.94 × 5,705.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,181.95x = 80,175,029.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,175,029.90/10,181.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,874.23

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