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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,188.29, 14,060.51 and 5,712.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,188.29, 14,060.51 and 5,712.33 is: 7,883.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,188.29 : 14,060.51 = 5,712.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,188.29/14,060.51 = 5,712.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,188.29x = 14,060.51 × 5,712.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,188.29x = 80,318,244.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,318,244.53/10,188.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,883.39

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