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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,160.78, 14,021.22 and 5,683.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,160.78, 14,021.22 and 5,683.75 is: 7,843.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,160.78 : 14,021.22 = 5,683.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,160.78/14,021.22 = 5,683.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,160.78x = 14,021.22 × 5,683.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,160.78x = 79,693,142.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,693,142.33/10,160.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,843.21

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