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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,182.69, 14,052.51 and 5,706.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,182.69, 14,052.51 and 5,706.48 is: 7,875.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,182.69 : 14,052.51 = 5,706.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,182.69/14,052.51 = 5,706.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,182.69x = 14,052.51 × 5,706.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,182.69x = 80,190,367.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,190,367.26/10,182.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,875.17

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