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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,211.80, 14,092.35 and 5,674.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,211.80, 14,092.35 and 5,674.52 is: 7,830.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,211.80 : 14,092.35 = 5,674.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,211.80/14,092.35 = 5,674.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,211.80x = 14,092.35 × 5,674.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,211.80x = 79,967,321.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,967,321.92/10,211.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,830.87

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