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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,147.32, 14,003.22 and 5,671.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,147.32, 14,003.22 and 5,671.02 is: 7,825.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,147.32 : 14,003.22 = 5,671.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,147.32/14,003.22 = 5,671.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,147.32x = 14,003.22 × 5,671.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,147.32x = 79,412,540.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,412,540.68/10,147.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,825.96

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