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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,149.28, 14,005.98 and 5,673.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,149.28, 14,005.98 and 5,673.03 is: 7,828.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,149.28 : 14,005.98 = 5,673.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,149.28/14,005.98 = 5,673.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,149.28x = 14,005.98 × 5,673.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,149.28x = 79,456,344.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,456,344.72/10,149.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,828.77

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