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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,169.38, 14,033.76 and 5,693.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,169.38, 14,033.76 and 5,693.15 is: 7,856.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,169.38 : 14,033.76 = 5,693.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,169.38/14,033.76 = 5,693.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,169.38x = 14,033.76 × 5,693.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,169.38x = 79,896,314.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,896,314.48/10,169.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,856.56

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