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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,161.58, 14,023.23 and 5,685.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,161.58, 14,023.23 and 5,685.29 is: 7,845.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,161.58 : 14,023.23 = 5,685.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,161.58/14,023.23 = 5,685.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,161.58x = 14,023.23 × 5,685.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,161.58x = 79,726,090.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,726,090.44/10,161.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,845.84

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