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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,177.52, 14,044.20 and 5,700.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,177.52, 14,044.20 and 5,700.68 is: 7,866.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,177.52 : 14,044.20 = 5,700.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,177.52/14,044.20 = 5,700.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,177.52x = 14,044.20 × 5,700.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,177.52x = 80,061,490.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,061,490.06/10,177.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,866.50

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