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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,183.08, 14,052.96 and 5,706.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,183.08, 14,052.96 and 5,706.84 is: 7,875.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,183.08 : 14,052.96 = 5,706.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,183.08/14,052.96 = 5,706.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,183.08x = 14,052.96 × 5,706.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,183.08x = 80,197,994.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,197,994.25/10,183.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,875.61

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