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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,146.71, 14,002.19 and 5,670.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,146.71, 14,002.19 and 5,670.50 is: 7,825.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,146.71 : 14,002.19 = 5,670.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,146.71/14,002.19 = 5,670.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,146.71x = 14,002.19 × 5,670.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,146.71x = 79,399,415.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,399,415.07/10,146.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,825.14

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