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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,146.80, 14,003.92 and 5,671.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,146.80, 14,003.92 and 5,671.49 is: 7,827.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,146.80 : 14,003.92 = 5,671.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,146.80/14,003.92 = 5,671.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,146.80x = 14,003.92 × 5,671.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,146.80x = 79,423,029.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,423,029.31/10,146.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,827.39

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