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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,177.58, 14,045.58 and 5,701.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,177.58, 14,045.58 and 5,701.05 is: 7,867.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,177.58 : 14,045.58 = 5,701.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,177.58/14,045.58 = 5,701.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,177.58x = 14,045.58 × 5,701.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,177.58x = 80,074,553.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,074,553.86/10,177.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,867.74

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