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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,166.06, 14,027.15 and 5,688.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,166.06, 14,027.15 and 5,688.95 is: 7,849.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,166.06 : 14,027.15 = 5,688.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,166.06/14,027.15 = 5,688.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,166.06x = 14,027.15 × 5,688.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,166.06x = 79,799,699.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,799,699.08/10,166.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,849.62

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