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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,186.51, 14,057.26 and 5,710.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,186.51, 14,057.26 and 5,710.26 is: 7,880.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,186.51 : 14,057.26 = 5,710.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,186.51/14,057.26 = 5,710.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,186.51x = 14,057.26 × 5,710.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,186.51x = 80,270,609.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,270,609.49/10,186.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,880.09

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