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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,147.05, 14,002.89 and 5,670.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,147.05, 14,002.89 and 5,670.80 is: 7,825.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,147.05 : 14,002.89 = 5,670.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,147.05/14,002.89 = 5,670.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,147.05x = 14,002.89 × 5,670.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,147.05x = 79,407,612.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,407,612.99/10,147.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,825.68

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