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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,189.47, 14,061.24 and 5,652.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,189.47, 14,061.24 and 5,652.15 is: 7,799.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,189.47 : 14,061.24 = 5,652.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,189.47/14,061.24 = 5,652.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,189.47x = 14,061.24 × 5,652.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,189.47x = 79,476,237.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,476,237.67/10,189.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,799.84

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