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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,171.04, 14,033.62 and 5,919.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,171.04, 14,033.62 and 5,919.53 is: 8,167.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,171.04 : 14,033.62 = 5,919.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,171.04/14,033.62 = 5,919.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,171.04x = 14,033.62 × 5,919.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,171.04x = 83,072,434.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,072,434.60/10,171.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,167.55

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