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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,170.54, 14,032.93 and 5,919.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,170.54, 14,032.93 and 5,919.03 is: 8,166.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,170.54 : 14,032.93 = 5,919.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,170.54/14,032.93 = 5,919.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,170.54x = 14,032.93 × 5,919.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,170.54x = 83,061,333.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,061,333.66/10,170.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,166.86

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