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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,164.51, 14,027.10 and 5,688.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,164.51, 14,027.10 and 5,688.68 is: 7,850.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,164.51 : 14,027.10 = 5,688.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,164.51/14,027.10 = 5,688.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,164.51x = 14,027.10 × 5,688.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,164.51x = 79,795,686.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,795,686.66/10,164.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,850.42

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