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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,213.97, 14,095.17 and 5,676.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,213.97, 14,095.17 and 5,676.63 is: 7,833.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,213.97 : 14,095.17 = 5,676.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,213.97/14,095.17 = 5,676.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,213.97x = 14,095.17 × 5,676.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,213.97x = 80,012,994.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,012,994.40/10,213.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,833.68

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