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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,165.59, 14,028.78 and 5,690.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,165.59, 14,028.78 and 5,690.11 is: 7,852.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,165.59 : 14,028.78 = 5,690.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,165.59/14,028.78 = 5,690.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,165.59x = 14,028.78 × 5,690.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,165.59x = 79,825,301.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,825,301.37/10,165.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,852.50

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