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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,147.89, 14,001.30 and 5,671.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,147.89, 14,001.30 and 5,671.14 is: 7,824.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,147.89 : 14,001.30 = 5,671.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,147.89/14,001.30 = 5,671.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,147.89x = 14,001.30 × 5,671.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,147.89x = 79,403,332.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,403,332.48/10,147.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,824.62

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