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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,147.04, 14,002.39 and 5,669.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,147.04, 14,002.39 and 5,669.92 is: 7,824.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,147.04 : 14,002.39 = 5,669.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,147.04/14,002.39 = 5,669.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,147.04x = 14,002.39 × 5,669.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,147.04x = 79,392,392.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,392,392.88/10,147.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,824.19

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