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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,187.54, 14,058.80 and 5,711.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,187.54, 14,058.80 and 5,711.28 is: 7,881.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,187.54 : 14,058.80 = 5,711.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,187.54/14,058.80 = 5,711.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,187.54x = 14,058.80 × 5,711.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,187.54x = 80,293,743.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,293,743.26/10,187.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,881.56

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