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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,147.71, 14,003.57 and 5,671.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,147.71, 14,003.57 and 5,671.50 is: 7,826.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,147.71 : 14,003.57 = 5,671.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,147.71/14,003.57 = 5,671.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,147.71x = 14,003.57 × 5,671.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,147.71x = 79,421,247.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,421,247.26/10,147.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,826.52

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