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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,171.17, 14,034.58 and 5,695.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,171.17, 14,034.58 and 5,695.11 is: 7,858.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,171.17 : 14,034.58 = 5,695.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,171.17/14,034.58 = 5,695.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,171.17x = 14,034.58 × 5,695.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,171.17x = 79,928,462.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,928,462.67/10,171.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,858.34

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