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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,149.90, 14,007.50 and 5,673.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,149.90, 14,007.50 and 5,673.97 is: 7,830.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,149.90 : 14,007.50 = 5,673.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,149.90/14,007.50 = 5,673.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,149.90x = 14,007.50 × 5,673.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,149.90x = 79,478,134.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,478,134.78/10,149.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,830.44

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