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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,146.84, 14,002.56 and 5,670.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,146.84, 14,002.56 and 5,670.60 is: 7,825.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,146.84 : 14,002.56 = 5,670.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,146.84/14,002.56 = 5,670.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,146.84x = 14,002.56 × 5,670.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,146.84x = 79,402,916.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,402,916.74/10,146.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,825.38

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