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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,184.76, 14,054.84 and 5,709.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,184.76, 14,054.84 and 5,709.62 is: 7,879.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,184.76 : 14,054.84 = 5,709.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,184.76/14,054.84 = 5,709.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,184.76x = 14,054.84 × 5,709.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,184.76x = 80,247,795.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,247,795.56/10,184.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,879.20

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