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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,149.58, 14,006.38 and 5,673.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,149.58, 14,006.38 and 5,673.34 is: 7,829.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,149.58 : 14,006.38 = 5,673.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,149.58/14,006.38 = 5,673.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,149.58x = 14,006.38 × 5,673.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,149.58x = 79,462,955.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,462,955.91/10,149.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,829.19

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