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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,189.70, 14,061.62 and 5,713.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,189.70, 14,061.62 and 5,713.44 is: 7,884.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,189.70 : 14,061.62 = 5,713.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,189.70/14,061.62 = 5,713.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,189.70x = 14,061.62 × 5,713.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,189.70x = 80,340,193.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,340,193.61/10,189.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,884.46

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