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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,147.26, 14,003.19 and 5,671.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,147.26, 14,003.19 and 5,671.01 is: 7,825.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,147.26 : 14,003.19 = 5,671.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,147.26/14,003.19 = 5,671.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,147.26x = 14,003.19 × 5,671.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,147.26x = 79,412,265.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,412,265.53/10,147.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,825.98

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