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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,148.07, 14,004.25 and 5,671.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,148.07, 14,004.25 and 5,671.77 is: 7,826.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,148.07 : 14,004.25 = 5,671.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,148.07/14,004.25 = 5,671.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,148.07x = 14,004.25 × 5,671.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,148.07x = 79,428,885.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,428,885.02/10,148.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,826.99

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