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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,175.83, 14,041.22 and 5,699.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,175.83, 14,041.22 and 5,699.77 is: 7,864.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,175.83 : 14,041.22 = 5,699.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,175.83/14,041.22 = 5,699.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,175.83x = 14,041.22 × 5,699.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,175.83x = 80,031,660.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,031,660.92/10,175.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,864.88

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