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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,189.28, 14,060.23 and 5,713.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,189.28, 14,060.23 and 5,713.22 is: 7,883.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,189.28 : 14,060.23 = 5,713.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,189.28/14,060.23 = 5,713.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,189.28x = 14,060.23 × 5,713.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,189.28x = 80,329,187.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,329,187.24/10,189.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,883.70

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