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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,166.96, 14,030.71 and 5,690.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,166.96, 14,030.71 and 5,690.70 is: 7,853.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,166.96 : 14,030.71 = 5,690.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,166.96/14,030.71 = 5,690.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,166.96x = 14,030.71 × 5,690.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,166.96x = 79,844,547.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,844,547.17/10,166.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,853.33

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