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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,160.52, 14,021.46 and 5,684.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,160.52, 14,021.46 and 5,684.34 is: 7,844.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,160.52 : 14,021.46 = 5,684.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,160.52/14,021.46 = 5,684.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,160.52x = 14,021.46 × 5,684.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,160.52x = 79,702,745.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,702,745.94/10,160.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,844.36

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