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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,184.58, 14,053.83 and 5,707.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,184.58, 14,053.83 and 5,707.74 is: 7,876.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,184.58 : 14,053.83 = 5,707.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,184.58/14,053.83 = 5,707.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,184.58x = 14,053.83 × 5,707.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,184.58x = 80,215,607.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,215,607.64/10,184.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,876.18

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