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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,176.66, 14,044.32 and 5,700.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,176.66, 14,044.32 and 5,700.15 is: 7,866.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,176.66 : 14,044.32 = 5,700.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,176.66/14,044.32 = 5,700.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,176.66x = 14,044.32 × 5,700.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,176.66x = 80,054,730.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,054,730.65/10,176.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,866.50

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