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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,184.49, 14,055.12 and 5,709.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,184.49, 14,055.12 and 5,709.24 is: 7,879.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,184.49 : 14,055.12 = 5,709.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,184.49/14,055.12 = 5,709.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,184.49x = 14,055.12 × 5,709.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,184.49x = 80,244,053.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,244,053.31/10,184.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,879.04

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