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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,183.62, 14,052.68 and 5,646.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,183.62, 14,052.68 and 5,646.26 is: 7,791.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,183.62 : 14,052.68 = 5,646.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,183.62/14,052.68 = 5,646.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,183.62x = 14,052.68 × 5,646.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,183.62x = 79,345,084.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,345,084.98/10,183.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,791.44

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