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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,167.84, 14,031.45 and 5,691.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,167.84, 14,031.45 and 5,691.60 is: 7,854.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,167.84 : 14,031.45 = 5,691.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,167.84/14,031.45 = 5,691.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,167.84x = 14,031.45 × 5,691.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,167.84x = 79,861,400.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,861,400.82/10,167.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,854.31

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