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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,189.37, 14,061.33 and 5,713.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,189.37, 14,061.33 and 5,713.11 is: 7,884.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,189.37 : 14,061.33 = 5,713.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,189.37/14,061.33 = 5,713.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,189.37x = 14,061.33 × 5,713.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,189.37x = 80,333,925.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,333,925.04/10,189.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,884.09

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