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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,190.85, 14,063.39 and 5,714.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,190.85, 14,063.39 and 5,714.61 is: 7,886.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,190.85 : 14,063.39 = 5,714.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,190.85/14,063.39 = 5,714.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,190.85x = 14,063.39 × 5,714.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,190.85x = 80,366,760.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,366,760.55/10,190.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,886.17

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