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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,182.38, 14,052.01 and 5,705.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,182.38, 14,052.01 and 5,705.11 is: 7,873.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,182.38 : 14,052.01 = 5,705.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,182.38/14,052.01 = 5,705.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,182.38x = 14,052.01 × 5,705.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,182.38x = 80,168,213.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,168,213.38/10,182.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,873.23

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