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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,160.93, 14,022.75 and 5,685.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,160.93, 14,022.75 and 5,685.46 is: 7,846.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,160.93 : 14,022.75 = 5,685.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,160.93/14,022.75 = 5,685.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,160.93x = 14,022.75 × 5,685.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,160.93x = 79,725,770.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,725,770.48/10,160.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,846.30

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