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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,147.95, 14,003.91 and 5,671.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,147.95, 14,003.91 and 5,671.76 is: 7,826.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,147.95 : 14,003.91 = 5,671.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,147.95/14,003.91 = 5,671.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,147.95x = 14,003.91 × 5,671.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,147.95x = 79,426,746.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,426,746.56/10,147.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,826.88

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