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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,147.34, 14,003.28 and 5,671.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,147.34, 14,003.28 and 5,671.09 is: 7,826.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,147.34 : 14,003.28 = 5,671.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,147.34/14,003.28 = 5,671.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,147.34x = 14,003.28 × 5,671.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,147.34x = 79,413,878.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,413,878.68/10,147.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,826.08

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