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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,176.33, 14,041.91 and 5,700.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,176.33, 14,041.91 and 5,700.27 is: 7,865.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,176.33 : 14,041.91 = 5,700.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,176.33/14,041.91 = 5,700.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,176.33x = 14,041.91 × 5,700.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,176.33x = 80,042,649.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,042,649.81/10,176.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,865.57

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