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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,169.34, 14,032.71 and 5,692.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,169.34, 14,032.71 and 5,692.74 is: 7,855.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,169.34 : 14,032.71 = 5,692.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,169.34/14,032.71 = 5,692.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,169.34x = 14,032.71 × 5,692.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,169.34x = 79,884,569.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,884,569.53/10,169.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,855.43

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