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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,253.67, 14,150.54 and 5,716.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,253.67, 14,150.54 and 5,716.65 is: 7,889.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,253.67 : 14,150.54 = 5,716.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,253.67/14,150.54 = 5,716.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,253.67x = 14,150.54 × 5,716.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,253.67x = 80,893,684.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,893,684.49/10,253.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,889.24

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