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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,186.04, 14,057.40 and 5,710.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,186.04, 14,057.40 and 5,710.08 is: 7,880.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,186.04 : 14,057.40 = 5,710.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,186.04/14,057.40 = 5,710.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,186.04x = 14,057.40 × 5,710.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,186.04x = 80,268,878.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,268,878.59/10,186.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,880.29

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