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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,193.76, 14,067.75 and 5,717.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,193.76, 14,067.75 and 5,717.43 is: 7,890.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,193.76 : 14,067.75 = 5,717.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,193.76/14,067.75 = 5,717.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,193.76x = 14,067.75 × 5,717.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,193.76x = 80,431,375.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,431,375.88/10,193.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,890.26

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