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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,183.69, 14,053.39 and 5,707.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,183.69, 14,053.39 and 5,707.63 is: 7,876.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,183.69 : 14,053.39 = 5,707.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,183.69/14,053.39 = 5,707.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,183.69x = 14,053.39 × 5,707.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,183.69x = 80,211,550.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,211,550.37/10,183.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,876.47

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