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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,183.33, 14,049.84 and 5,706.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,183.33, 14,049.84 and 5,706.46 is: 7,873.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,183.33 : 14,049.84 = 5,706.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,183.33/14,049.84 = 5,706.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,183.33x = 14,049.84 × 5,706.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,183.33x = 80,174,849.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,174,849.97/10,183.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,873.15

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