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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,148.09, 14,004.32 and 5,671.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,148.09, 14,004.32 and 5,671.84 is: 7,827.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,148.09 : 14,004.32 = 5,671.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,148.09/14,004.32 = 5,671.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,148.09x = 14,004.32 × 5,671.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,148.09x = 79,430,262.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,430,262.35/10,148.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,827.11

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