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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,171.07, 14,035.39 and 5,694.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,171.07, 14,035.39 and 5,694.06 is: 7,857.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,171.07 : 14,035.39 = 5,694.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,171.07/14,035.39 = 5,694.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,171.07x = 14,035.39 × 5,694.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,171.07x = 79,918,352.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,918,352.78/10,171.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,857.42

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