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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,170.04, 14,034.25 and 5,921.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,170.04, 14,034.25 and 5,921.23 is: 8,171.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,170.04 : 14,034.25 = 5,921.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,170.04/14,034.25 = 5,921.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,170.04x = 14,034.25 × 5,921.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,170.04x = 83,100,022.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,100,022.13/10,170.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,171.06

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