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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,184.33, 14,054.93 and 5,709.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,184.33, 14,054.93 and 5,709.52 is: 7,879.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,184.33 : 14,054.93 = 5,709.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,184.33/14,054.93 = 5,709.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,184.33x = 14,054.93 × 5,709.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,184.33x = 80,246,903.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,246,903.93/10,184.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,879.45

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