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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,161.23, 14,022.71 and 5,684.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,161.23, 14,022.71 and 5,684.93 is: 7,845.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,161.23 : 14,022.71 = 5,684.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,161.23/14,022.71 = 5,684.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,161.23x = 14,022.71 × 5,684.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,161.23x = 79,718,068.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,718,068.86/10,161.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,845.32

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