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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,170.28, 14,035.46 and 5,693.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,170.28, 14,035.46 and 5,693.14 is: 7,856.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,170.28 : 14,035.46 = 5,693.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,170.28/14,035.46 = 5,693.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,170.28x = 14,035.46 × 5,693.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,170.28x = 79,905,780.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,905,780.90/10,170.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,856.80

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