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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,194.34, 14,067.96 and 5,717.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,194.34, 14,067.96 and 5,717.99 is: 7,890.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,194.34 : 14,067.96 = 5,717.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,194.34/14,067.96 = 5,717.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,194.34x = 14,067.96 × 5,717.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,194.34x = 80,440,454.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,440,454.60/10,194.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,890.70

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