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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,182.52, 14,051.14 and 5,705.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,182.52, 14,051.14 and 5,705.64 is: 7,873.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,182.52 : 14,051.14 = 5,705.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,182.52/14,051.14 = 5,705.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,182.52x = 14,051.14 × 5,705.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,182.52x = 80,170,746.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,170,746.43/10,182.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,873.37

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