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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,214.97, 14,096.55 and 5,677.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,214.97, 14,096.55 and 5,677.63 is: 7,835.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,214.97 : 14,096.55 = 5,677.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,214.97/14,096.55 = 5,677.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,214.97x = 14,096.55 × 5,677.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,214.97x = 80,034,995.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,034,995.18/10,214.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,835.07

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