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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,183.01, 14,052.44 and 5,706.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,183.01, 14,052.44 and 5,706.75 is: 7,875.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,183.01 : 14,052.44 = 5,706.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,183.01/14,052.44 = 5,706.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,183.01x = 14,052.44 × 5,706.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,183.01x = 80,193,733.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,193,733.44/10,183.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,875.25

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