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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,148.64, 14,003.46 and 5,671.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,148.64, 14,003.46 and 5,671.62 is: 7,825.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,148.64 : 14,003.46 = 5,671.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,148.64/14,003.46 = 5,671.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,148.64x = 14,003.46 × 5,671.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,148.64x = 79,422,303.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,422,303.81/10,148.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,825.91

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