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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,164.96, 14,027.76 and 5,689.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,164.96, 14,027.76 and 5,689.14 is: 7,851.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,164.96 : 14,027.76 = 5,689.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,164.96/14,027.76 = 5,689.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,164.96x = 14,027.76 × 5,689.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,164.96x = 79,805,890.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,805,890.53/10,164.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,851.08

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