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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,182.95, 14,053.32 and 5,706.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,182.95, 14,053.32 and 5,706.62 is: 7,875.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,182.95 : 14,053.32 = 5,706.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,182.95/14,053.32 = 5,706.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,182.95x = 14,053.32 × 5,706.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,182.95x = 80,196,956.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,196,956.98/10,182.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,875.61

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