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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,161.13, 14,022.30 and 5,685.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,161.13, 14,022.30 and 5,685.37 is: 7,845.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,161.13 : 14,022.30 = 5,685.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,161.13/14,022.30 = 5,685.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,161.13x = 14,022.30 × 5,685.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,161.13x = 79,721,963.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,721,963.75/10,161.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,845.78

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