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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,171.04, 14,035.68 and 5,694.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,171.04, 14,035.68 and 5,694.98 is: 7,858.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,171.04 : 14,035.68 = 5,694.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,171.04/14,035.68 = 5,694.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,171.04x = 14,035.68 × 5,694.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,171.04x = 79,932,846.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,932,846.71/10,171.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,858.87

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