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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,183.03, 14,052.58 and 5,706.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,183.03, 14,052.58 and 5,706.82 is: 7,875.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,183.03 : 14,052.58 = 5,706.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,183.03/14,052.58 = 5,706.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,183.03x = 14,052.58 × 5,706.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,183.03x = 80,195,544.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,195,544.60/10,183.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,875.41

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