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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,182.96, 14,053.32 and 5,706.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,182.96, 14,053.32 and 5,706.63 is: 7,875.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,182.96 : 14,053.32 = 5,706.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,182.96/14,053.32 = 5,706.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,182.96x = 14,053.32 × 5,706.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,182.96x = 80,197,097.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,197,097.51/10,182.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,875.62

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