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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,171.98, 14,036.95 and 5,695.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,171.98, 14,036.95 and 5,695.51 is: 7,859.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,171.98 : 14,036.95 = 5,695.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,171.98/14,036.95 = 5,695.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,171.98x = 14,036.95 × 5,695.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,171.98x = 79,947,625.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,947,625.99/10,171.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,859.59

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