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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,167.78, 14,029.68 and 5,691.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,167.78, 14,029.68 and 5,691.54 is: 7,853.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,167.78 : 14,029.68 = 5,691.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,167.78/14,029.68 = 5,691.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,167.78x = 14,029.68 × 5,691.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,167.78x = 79,850,484.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,850,484.91/10,167.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,853.29

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