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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,193.32, 14,066.12 and 5,717.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,193.32, 14,066.12 and 5,717.04 is: 7,889.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,193.32 : 14,066.12 = 5,717.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,193.32/14,066.12 = 5,717.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,193.32x = 14,066.12 × 5,717.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,193.32x = 80,416,570.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,416,570.68/10,193.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,889.14

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