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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,194.06, 14,068.62 and 5,718.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,194.06, 14,068.62 and 5,718.22 is: 7,891.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,194.06 : 14,068.62 = 5,718.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,194.06/14,068.62 = 5,718.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,194.06x = 14,068.62 × 5,718.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,194.06x = 80,447,464.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,447,464.26/10,194.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,891.60

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