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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,171.92, 14,035.21 and 5,923.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,171.92, 14,035.21 and 5,923.68 is: 8,173.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,171.92 : 14,035.21 = 5,923.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,171.92/14,035.21 = 5,923.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,171.92x = 14,035.21 × 5,923.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,171.92x = 83,140,025.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,140,025.33/10,171.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,173.48

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