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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,166.97, 14,030.67 and 5,690.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,166.97, 14,030.67 and 5,690.69 is: 7,853.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,166.97 : 14,030.67 = 5,690.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,166.97/14,030.67 = 5,690.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,166.97x = 14,030.67 × 5,690.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,166.97x = 79,844,123.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,844,123.31/10,166.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,853.29

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