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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,146.74, 14,003.05 and 5,670.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,146.74, 14,003.05 and 5,670.50 is: 7,825.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,146.74 : 14,003.05 = 5,670.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,146.74/14,003.05 = 5,670.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,146.74x = 14,003.05 × 5,670.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,146.74x = 79,404,210.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,404,210.83/10,146.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,825.59

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