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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,188.99, 14,061.54 and 5,651.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,188.99, 14,061.54 and 5,651.90 is: 7,800.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,188.99 : 14,061.54 = 5,651.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,188.99/14,061.54 = 5,651.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,188.99x = 14,061.54 × 5,651.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,188.99x = 79,474,332.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,474,332.37/10,188.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,800.02

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