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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,146.65, 14,003.01 and 5,670.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,146.65, 14,003.01 and 5,670.72 is: 7,825.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,146.65 : 14,003.01 = 5,670.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,146.65/14,003.01 = 5,670.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,146.65x = 14,003.01 × 5,670.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,146.65x = 79,407,148.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,407,148.87/10,146.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,825.95

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