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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,160.06, 14,021.17 and 5,684.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,160.06, 14,021.17 and 5,684.59 is: 7,844.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,160.06 : 14,021.17 = 5,684.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,160.06/14,021.17 = 5,684.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,160.06x = 14,021.17 × 5,684.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,160.06x = 79,704,553.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,704,553.51/10,160.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,844.89

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