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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,149.29, 14,005.47 and 5,673.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,149.29, 14,005.47 and 5,673.23 is: 7,828.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,149.29 : 14,005.47 = 5,673.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,149.29/14,005.47 = 5,673.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,149.29x = 14,005.47 × 5,673.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,149.29x = 79,456,252.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,456,252.57/10,149.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,828.75

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