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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,169.26, 14,033.44 and 5,693.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,169.26, 14,033.44 and 5,693.02 is: 7,856.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,169.26 : 14,033.44 = 5,693.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,169.26/14,033.44 = 5,693.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,169.26x = 14,033.44 × 5,693.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,169.26x = 79,892,594.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,892,594.60/10,169.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,856.28

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