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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,192.83, 14,066.90 and 5,717.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,192.83, 14,066.90 and 5,717.58 is: 7,890.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,192.83 : 14,066.90 = 5,717.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,192.83/14,066.90 = 5,717.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,192.83x = 14,066.90 × 5,717.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,192.83x = 80,428,626.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,428,626.10/10,192.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,890.71

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