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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,168.64, 14,032.34 and 5,919.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,168.64, 14,032.34 and 5,919.48 is: 8,168.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,168.64 : 14,032.34 = 5,919.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,168.64/14,032.34 = 5,919.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,168.64x = 14,032.34 × 5,919.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,168.64x = 83,064,148.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,064,148.58/10,168.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,168.66

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