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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,171.26, 14,036.27 and 5,694.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,171.26, 14,036.27 and 5,694.74 is: 7,858.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,171.26 : 14,036.27 = 5,694.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,171.26/14,036.27 = 5,694.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,171.26x = 14,036.27 × 5,694.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,171.26x = 79,932,941.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,932,941.44/10,171.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,858.71

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