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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,184.59, 14,055.12 and 5,709.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,184.59, 14,055.12 and 5,709.44 is: 7,879.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,184.59 : 14,055.12 = 5,709.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,184.59/14,055.12 = 5,709.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,184.59x = 14,055.12 × 5,709.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,184.59x = 80,246,820.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,246,820.41/10,184.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,879.24

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