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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,190.98, 14,063.38 and 5,714.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,190.98, 14,063.38 and 5,714.73 is: 7,886.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,190.98 : 14,063.38 = 5,714.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,190.98/14,063.38 = 5,714.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,190.98x = 14,063.38 × 5,714.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,190.98x = 80,368,419.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,368,419.59/10,190.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,886.23

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