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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,146.46, 14,002.41 and 5,670.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,146.46, 14,002.41 and 5,670.22 is: 7,825.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,146.46 : 14,002.41 = 5,670.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,146.46/14,002.41 = 5,670.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,146.46x = 14,002.41 × 5,670.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,146.46x = 79,396,696.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,396,696.05/10,146.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,825.07

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