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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,177.20, 14,042.46 and 5,700.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,177.20, 14,042.46 and 5,700.24 is: 7,865.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,177.20 : 14,042.46 = 5,700.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,177.20/14,042.46 = 5,700.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,177.20x = 14,042.46 × 5,700.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,177.20x = 80,045,392.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,045,392.19/10,177.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,865.17

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