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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,147.58, 14,003.57 and 5,671.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,147.58, 14,003.57 and 5,671.28 is: 7,826.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,147.58 : 14,003.57 = 5,671.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,147.58/14,003.57 = 5,671.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,147.58x = 14,003.57 × 5,671.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,147.58x = 79,418,068.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,418,068.10/10,147.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,826.31

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