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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,146.63, 14,002.98 and 5,670.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,146.63, 14,002.98 and 5,670.74 is: 7,825.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,146.63 : 14,002.98 = 5,670.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,146.63/14,002.98 = 5,670.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,146.63x = 14,002.98 × 5,670.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,146.63x = 79,407,272.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,407,272.55/10,146.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,825.97

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