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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,160.70, 14,021.33 and 5,683.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,160.70, 14,021.33 and 5,683.61 is: 7,843.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,160.70 : 14,021.33 = 5,683.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,160.70/14,021.33 = 5,683.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,160.70x = 14,021.33 × 5,683.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,160.70x = 79,691,672.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,691,672.88/10,160.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,843.13

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