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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,188.85, 14,060.41 and 5,651.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,188.85, 14,060.41 and 5,651.50 is: 7,798.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,188.85 : 14,060.41 = 5,651.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,188.85/14,060.41 = 5,651.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,188.85x = 14,060.41 × 5,651.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,188.85x = 79,462,407.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,462,407.12/10,188.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,798.96

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