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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,174.59, 14,041.81 and 5,699.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,174.59, 14,041.81 and 5,699.26 is: 7,865.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,174.59 : 14,041.81 = 5,699.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,174.59/14,041.81 = 5,699.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,174.59x = 14,041.81 × 5,699.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,174.59x = 80,027,918.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,027,918.68/10,174.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,865.47

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