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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,146.53, 14,001.28 and 5,669.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,146.53, 14,001.28 and 5,669.66 is: 7,823.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,146.53 : 14,001.28 = 5,669.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,146.53/14,001.28 = 5,669.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,146.53x = 14,001.28 × 5,669.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,146.53x = 79,382,517.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,382,517.99/10,146.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,823.61

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