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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,161.84, 14,023.26 and 5,685.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,161.84, 14,023.26 and 5,685.60 is: 7,846.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,161.84 : 14,023.26 = 5,685.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,161.84/14,023.26 = 5,685.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,161.84x = 14,023.26 × 5,685.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,161.84x = 79,730,647.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,730,647.06/10,161.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,846.08

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