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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,190.76, 14,063.61 and 5,714.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,190.76, 14,063.61 and 5,714.43 is: 7,886.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,190.76 : 14,063.61 = 5,714.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,190.76/14,063.61 = 5,714.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,190.76x = 14,063.61 × 5,714.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,190.76x = 80,365,514.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,365,514.89/10,190.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,886.12

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