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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,161.02, 14,022.77 and 5,684.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,161.02, 14,022.77 and 5,684.76 is: 7,845.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,161.02 : 14,022.77 = 5,684.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,161.02/14,022.77 = 5,684.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,161.02x = 14,022.77 × 5,684.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,161.02x = 79,716,053.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,716,053.56/10,161.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,845.28

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