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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,167.63, 14,029.98 and 5,690.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,167.63, 14,029.98 and 5,690.91 is: 7,852.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,167.63 : 14,029.98 = 5,690.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,167.63/14,029.98 = 5,690.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,167.63x = 14,029.98 × 5,690.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,167.63x = 79,843,353.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,843,353.48/10,167.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,852.70

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