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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,164.91, 14,026.91 and 5,688.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,164.91, 14,026.91 and 5,688.62 is: 7,849.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,164.91 : 14,026.91 = 5,688.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,164.91/14,026.91 = 5,688.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,164.91x = 14,026.91 × 5,688.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,164.91x = 79,793,760.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,793,760.76/10,164.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,849.92

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