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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,189.89, 14,061.91 and 5,713.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,189.89, 14,061.91 and 5,713.63 is: 7,884.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,189.89 : 14,061.91 = 5,713.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,189.89/14,061.91 = 5,713.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,189.89x = 14,061.91 × 5,713.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,189.89x = 80,344,550.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,344,550.83/10,189.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,884.73

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