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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,189.51, 14,061.92 and 5,713.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,189.51, 14,061.92 and 5,713.36 is: 7,884.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,189.51 : 14,061.92 = 5,713.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,189.51/14,061.92 = 5,713.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,189.51x = 14,061.92 × 5,713.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,189.51x = 80,340,747.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,340,747.53/10,189.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,884.65

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