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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,160.96, 14,022.08 and 5,684.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,160.96, 14,022.08 and 5,684.68 is: 7,844.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,160.96 : 14,022.08 = 5,684.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,160.96/14,022.08 = 5,684.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,160.96x = 14,022.08 × 5,684.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,160.96x = 79,711,037.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,711,037.73/10,160.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,844.83

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