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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,176.67, 14,043.73 and 5,700.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,176.67, 14,043.73 and 5,700.46 is: 7,866.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,176.67 : 14,043.73 = 5,700.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,176.67/14,043.73 = 5,700.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,176.67x = 14,043.73 × 5,700.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,176.67x = 80,055,708.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,055,708.78/10,176.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,866.59

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