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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,166.27, 14,030.13 and 5,689.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,166.27, 14,030.13 and 5,689.73 is: 7,852.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,166.27 : 14,030.13 = 5,689.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,166.27/14,030.13 = 5,689.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,166.27x = 14,030.13 × 5,689.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,166.27x = 79,827,581.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,827,581.41/10,166.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,852.20

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