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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,169.78, 14,032.44 and 5,693.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,169.78, 14,032.44 and 5,693.60 is: 7,856.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,169.78 : 14,032.44 = 5,693.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,169.78/14,032.44 = 5,693.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,169.78x = 14,032.44 × 5,693.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,169.78x = 79,895,100.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,895,100.38/10,169.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,856.13

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