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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,160.25, 14,019.32 and 5,684.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,160.25, 14,019.32 and 5,684.06 is: 7,842.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,160.25 : 14,019.32 = 5,684.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,160.25/14,019.32 = 5,684.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,160.25x = 14,019.32 × 5,684.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,160.25x = 79,686,557.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,686,557.52/10,160.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,842.97

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