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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,168.46, 14,032.41 and 5,692.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,168.46, 14,032.41 and 5,692.19 is: 7,855.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,168.46 : 14,032.41 = 5,692.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,168.46/14,032.41 = 5,692.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,168.46x = 14,032.41 × 5,692.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,168.46x = 79,875,143.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,875,143.88/10,168.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,855.19

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