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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,170.41, 14,033.55 and 5,694.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,170.41, 14,033.55 and 5,694.35 is: 7,857.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,170.41 : 14,033.55 = 5,694.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,170.41/14,033.55 = 5,694.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,170.41x = 14,033.55 × 5,694.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,170.41x = 79,911,875.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,911,875.27/10,170.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,857.30

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