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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,146.84, 14,003.18 and 5,670.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,146.84, 14,003.18 and 5,670.70 is: 7,825.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,146.84 : 14,003.18 = 5,670.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,146.84/14,003.18 = 5,670.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,146.84x = 14,003.18 × 5,670.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,146.84x = 79,407,832.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,407,832.83/10,146.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,825.87

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