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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,149.22, 14,006.03 and 5,673.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,149.22, 14,006.03 and 5,673.21 is: 7,829.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,149.22 : 14,006.03 = 5,673.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,149.22/14,006.03 = 5,673.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,149.22x = 14,006.03 × 5,673.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,149.22x = 79,459,194.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,459,194.72/10,149.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,829.10

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