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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,161.40, 14,023.17 and 5,685.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,161.40, 14,023.17 and 5,685.13 is: 7,845.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,161.40 : 14,023.17 = 5,685.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,161.40/14,023.17 = 5,685.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,161.40x = 14,023.17 × 5,685.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,161.40x = 79,723,544.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,723,544.46/10,161.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,845.72

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