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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,149.01, 14,005.89 and 5,673.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,149.01, 14,005.89 and 5,673.51 is: 7,829.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,149.01 : 14,005.89 = 5,673.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,149.01/14,005.89 = 5,673.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,149.01x = 14,005.89 × 5,673.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,149.01x = 79,462,556.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,462,556.97/10,149.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,829.58

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