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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,147.61, 14,003.15 and 5,670.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,147.61, 14,003.15 and 5,670.47 is: 7,824.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,147.61 : 14,003.15 = 5,670.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,147.61/14,003.15 = 5,670.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,147.61x = 14,003.15 × 5,670.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,147.61x = 79,404,448.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,404,448.64/10,147.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,824.94

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