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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,169.44, 14,032.21 and 5,693.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,169.44, 14,032.21 and 5,693.38 is: 7,855.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,169.44 : 14,032.21 = 5,693.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,169.44/14,032.21 = 5,693.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,169.44x = 14,032.21 × 5,693.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,169.44x = 79,890,703.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,890,703.77/10,169.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,855.96

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