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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,147.66, 14,002.83 and 5,670.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,147.66, 14,002.83 and 5,670.79 is: 7,825.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,147.66 : 14,002.83 = 5,670.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,147.66/14,002.83 = 5,670.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,147.66x = 14,002.83 × 5,670.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,147.66x = 79,407,073.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,407,073.33/10,147.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,825.16

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