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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,190.33, 14,062.32 and 5,714.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,190.33, 14,062.32 and 5,714.33 is: 7,885.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,190.33 : 14,062.32 = 5,714.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,190.33/14,062.32 = 5,714.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,190.33x = 14,062.32 × 5,714.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,190.33x = 80,356,666.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,356,666.73/10,190.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,885.58

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