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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,146.40, 14,002.33 and 5,670.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,146.40, 14,002.33 and 5,670.16 is: 7,824.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,146.40 : 14,002.33 = 5,670.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,146.40/14,002.33 = 5,670.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,146.40x = 14,002.33 × 5,670.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,146.40x = 79,395,406.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,395,406.82/10,146.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,824.98

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