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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,176.63, 14,043.83 and 5,700.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,176.63, 14,043.83 and 5,700.44 is: 7,866.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,176.63 : 14,043.83 = 5,700.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,176.63/14,043.83 = 5,700.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,176.63x = 14,043.83 × 5,700.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,176.63x = 80,055,911.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,055,911.56/10,176.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,866.64

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