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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,167.69, 14,032.04 and 5,691.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,167.69, 14,032.04 and 5,691.72 is: 7,854.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,167.69 : 14,032.04 = 5,691.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,167.69/14,032.04 = 5,691.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,167.69x = 14,032.04 × 5,691.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,167.69x = 79,866,414.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,866,414.25/10,167.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,854.92

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