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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,147.60, 14,003.84 and 5,671.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,147.60, 14,003.84 and 5,671.64 is: 7,826.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,147.60 : 14,003.84 = 5,671.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,147.60/14,003.84 = 5,671.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,147.60x = 14,003.84 × 5,671.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,147.60x = 79,424,704.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,424,704.09/10,147.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,826.95

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