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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,193.98, 14,066.86 and 5,717.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,193.98, 14,066.86 and 5,717.11 is: 7,889.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,193.98 : 14,066.86 = 5,717.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,193.98/14,066.86 = 5,717.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,193.98x = 14,066.86 × 5,717.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,193.98x = 80,421,785.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,421,785.97/10,193.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,889.14

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