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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,170.46, 14,035.17 and 5,694.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,170.46, 14,035.17 and 5,694.19 is: 7,857.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,170.46 : 14,035.17 = 5,694.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,170.46/14,035.17 = 5,694.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,170.46x = 14,035.17 × 5,694.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,170.46x = 79,918,924.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,918,924.66/10,170.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,857.95

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