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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,187.11, 14,058.38 and 5,711.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,187.11, 14,058.38 and 5,711.86 is: 7,882.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,187.11 : 14,058.38 = 5,711.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,187.11/14,058.38 = 5,711.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,187.11x = 14,058.38 × 5,711.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,187.11x = 80,299,498.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,299,498.39/10,187.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,882.46

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