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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,175.08, 14,041.92 and 5,698.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,175.08, 14,041.92 and 5,698.82 is: 7,864.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,175.08 : 14,041.92 = 5,698.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,175.08/14,041.92 = 5,698.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,175.08x = 14,041.92 × 5,698.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,175.08x = 80,022,374.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,022,374.53/10,175.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,864.54

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