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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,170.07, 14,033.07 and 5,694.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,170.07, 14,033.07 and 5,694.01 is: 7,856.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,170.07 : 14,033.07 = 5,694.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,170.07/14,033.07 = 5,694.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,170.07x = 14,033.07 × 5,694.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,170.07x = 79,904,440.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,904,440.91/10,170.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,856.82

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