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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,189.67, 14,061.47 and 5,713.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,189.67, 14,061.47 and 5,713.70 is: 7,884.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,189.67 : 14,061.47 = 5,713.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,189.67/14,061.47 = 5,713.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,189.67x = 14,061.47 × 5,713.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,189.67x = 80,342,922.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,342,922.26/10,189.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,884.75

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