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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,147.53, 14,001.96 and 5,671.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,147.53, 14,001.96 and 5,671.05 is: 7,825.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,147.53 : 14,001.96 = 5,671.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,147.53/14,001.96 = 5,671.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,147.53x = 14,001.96 × 5,671.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,147.53x = 79,405,815.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,405,815.26/10,147.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,825.14

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