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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,148.90, 14,006.12 and 5,672.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,148.90, 14,006.12 and 5,672.97 is: 7,829.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,148.90 : 14,006.12 = 5,672.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,148.90/14,006.12 = 5,672.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,148.90x = 14,006.12 × 5,672.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,148.90x = 79,456,270.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,456,270.21/10,148.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,829.06

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