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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,190.97, 14,062.23 and 5,714.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,190.97, 14,062.23 and 5,714.10 is: 7,884.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,190.97 : 14,062.23 = 5,714.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,190.97/14,062.23 = 5,714.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,190.97x = 14,062.23 × 5,714.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,190.97x = 80,352,988.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,352,988.44/10,190.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,884.72

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