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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,169.46, 14,033.20 and 5,693.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,169.46, 14,033.20 and 5,693.18 is: 7,856.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,169.46 : 14,033.20 = 5,693.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,169.46/14,033.20 = 5,693.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,169.46x = 14,033.20 × 5,693.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,169.46x = 79,893,434.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,893,434.94/10,169.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,856.21

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