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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,148.04, 14,003.78 and 5,670.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,148.04, 14,003.78 and 5,670.92 is: 7,825.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,148.04 : 14,003.78 = 5,670.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,148.04/14,003.78 = 5,670.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,148.04x = 14,003.78 × 5,670.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,148.04x = 79,414,217.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,414,217.70/10,148.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,825.57

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