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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,149.30, 14,005.77 and 5,673.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,149.30, 14,005.77 and 5,673.08 is: 7,828.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,149.30 : 14,005.77 = 5,673.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,149.30/14,005.77 = 5,673.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,149.30x = 14,005.77 × 5,673.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,149.30x = 79,455,783.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,455,783.64/10,149.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,828.70

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