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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,160.04, 14,020.77 and 5,683.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,160.04, 14,020.77 and 5,683.80 is: 7,843.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,160.04 : 14,020.77 = 5,683.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,160.04/14,020.77 = 5,683.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,160.04x = 14,020.77 × 5,683.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,160.04x = 79,691,252.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,691,252.53/10,160.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,843.60

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