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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,184.10, 14,052.42 and 5,707.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,184.10, 14,052.42 and 5,707.44 is: 7,875.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,184.10 : 14,052.42 = 5,707.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,184.10/14,052.42 = 5,707.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,184.10x = 14,052.42 × 5,707.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,184.10x = 80,203,344.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,203,344.00/10,184.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,875.35

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