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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,175.54, 14,041.89 and 5,699.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,175.54, 14,041.89 and 5,699.48 is: 7,865.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,175.54 : 14,041.89 = 5,699.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,175.54/14,041.89 = 5,699.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,175.54x = 14,041.89 × 5,699.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,175.54x = 80,031,401.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,031,401.01/10,175.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,865.08

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