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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,149.59, 14,006.37 and 5,673.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,149.59, 14,006.37 and 5,673.33 is: 7,829.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,149.59 : 14,006.37 = 5,673.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,149.59/14,006.37 = 5,673.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,149.59x = 14,006.37 × 5,673.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,149.59x = 79,462,759.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,462,759.11/10,149.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,829.16

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