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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,148.28, 14,005.68 and 5,673.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,148.28, 14,005.68 and 5,673.60 is: 7,830.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,148.28 : 14,005.68 = 5,673.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,148.28/14,005.68 = 5,673.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,148.28x = 14,005.68 × 5,673.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,148.28x = 79,462,626.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,462,626.05/10,148.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,830.16

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