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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,149.60, 14,007.75 and 5,674.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,149.60, 14,007.75 and 5,674.27 is: 7,831.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,149.60 : 14,007.75 = 5,674.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,149.60/14,007.75 = 5,674.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,149.60x = 14,007.75 × 5,674.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,149.60x = 79,483,755.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,483,755.59/10,149.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,831.22

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