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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,161.96, 14,023.74 and 5,685.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,161.96, 14,023.74 and 5,685.52 is: 7,846.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,161.96 : 14,023.74 = 5,685.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,161.96/14,023.74 = 5,685.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,161.96x = 14,023.74 × 5,685.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,161.96x = 79,732,254.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,732,254.24/10,161.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,846.15

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