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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,146.72, 14,002.23 and 5,670.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,146.72, 14,002.23 and 5,670.51 is: 7,825.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,146.72 : 14,002.23 = 5,670.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,146.72/14,002.23 = 5,670.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,146.72x = 14,002.23 × 5,670.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,146.72x = 79,399,785.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,399,785.24/10,146.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,825.17

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