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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,164.58, 14,027.38 and 5,689.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,164.58, 14,027.38 and 5,689.10 is: 7,851.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,164.58 : 14,027.38 = 5,689.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,164.58/14,027.38 = 5,689.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,164.58x = 14,027.38 × 5,689.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,164.58x = 79,803,167.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,803,167.56/10,164.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,851.10

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