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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,188.90, 14,060.07 and 5,711.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,188.90, 14,060.07 and 5,711.76 is: 7,881.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,188.90 : 14,060.07 = 5,711.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,188.90/14,060.07 = 5,711.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,188.90x = 14,060.07 × 5,711.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,188.90x = 80,307,745.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,307,745.42/10,188.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,881.89

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