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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,177.92, 14,045.40 and 5,701.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,177.92, 14,045.40 and 5,701.59 is: 7,868.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,177.92 : 14,045.40 = 5,701.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,177.92/14,045.40 = 5,701.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,177.92x = 14,045.40 × 5,701.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,177.92x = 80,081,112.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,081,112.19/10,177.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,868.12

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