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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,190.79, 14,062.29 and 5,713.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,190.79, 14,062.29 and 5,713.50 is: 7,884.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,190.79 : 14,062.29 = 5,713.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,190.79/14,062.29 = 5,713.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,190.79x = 14,062.29 × 5,713.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,190.79x = 80,344,893.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,344,893.92/10,190.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,884.07

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