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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,146.36, 14,002.53 and 5,670.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,146.36, 14,002.53 and 5,670.12 is: 7,825.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,146.36 : 14,002.53 = 5,670.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,146.36/14,002.53 = 5,670.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,146.36x = 14,002.53 × 5,670.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,146.36x = 79,396,025.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,396,025.40/10,146.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,825.07

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