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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,161.38, 14,022.48 and 5,913.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,161.38, 14,022.48 and 5,913.20 is: 8,160.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,161.38 : 14,022.48 = 5,913.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,161.38/14,022.48 = 5,913.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,161.38x = 14,022.48 × 5,913.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,161.38x = 82,917,728.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,917,728.74/10,161.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,160.09

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