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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,146.47, 14,002.20 and 5,670.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,146.47, 14,002.20 and 5,670.27 is: 7,825.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,146.47 : 14,002.20 = 5,670.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,146.47/14,002.20 = 5,670.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,146.47x = 14,002.20 × 5,670.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,146.47x = 79,396,254.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,396,254.59/10,146.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,825.02

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