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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,183.39, 14,052.95 and 5,707.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,183.39, 14,052.95 and 5,707.13 is: 7,875.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,183.39 : 14,052.95 = 5,707.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,183.39/14,052.95 = 5,707.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,183.39x = 14,052.95 × 5,707.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,183.39x = 80,201,984.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,201,984.00/10,183.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,875.77

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