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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,149.92, 14,007.54 and 5,673.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,149.92, 14,007.54 and 5,673.69 is: 7,830.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,149.92 : 14,007.54 = 5,673.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,149.92/14,007.54 = 5,673.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,149.92x = 14,007.54 × 5,673.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,149.92x = 79,474,439.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,474,439.62/10,149.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,830.06

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