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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,192.98, 14,066.14 and 5,716.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,192.98, 14,066.14 and 5,716.73 is: 7,888.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,192.98 : 14,066.14 = 5,716.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,192.98/14,066.14 = 5,716.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,192.98x = 14,066.14 × 5,716.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,192.98x = 80,412,324.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,412,324.52/10,192.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,888.99

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