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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,176.93, 14,045.03 and 5,700.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,176.93, 14,045.03 and 5,700.62 is: 7,867.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,176.93 : 14,045.03 = 5,700.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,176.93/14,045.03 = 5,700.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,176.93x = 14,045.03 × 5,700.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,176.93x = 80,065,280.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,065,280.19/10,176.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,867.33

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