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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,190.36, 14,059.50 and 5,713.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,190.36, 14,059.50 and 5,713.46 is: 7,882.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,190.36 : 14,059.50 = 5,713.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,190.36/14,059.50 = 5,713.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,190.36x = 14,059.50 × 5,713.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,190.36x = 80,328,390.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,328,390.87/10,190.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,882.78

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