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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,450.59, 14,421.71 and 5,670.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,450.59, 14,421.71 and 5,670.54 is: 7,825.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,450.59 : 14,421.71 = 5,670.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,450.59/14,421.71 = 5,670.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,450.59x = 14,421.71 × 5,670.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,450.59x = 81,778,897.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,778,897.60/10,450.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,825.29

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