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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,160.97, 14,022.39 and 5,684.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,160.97, 14,022.39 and 5,684.68 is: 7,845.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,160.97 : 14,022.39 = 5,684.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,160.97/14,022.39 = 5,684.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,160.97x = 14,022.39 × 5,684.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,160.97x = 79,712,822.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,712,822.84/10,160.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,845.00

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