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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,195.91, 14,069.03 and 5,719.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,195.91, 14,069.03 and 5,719.65 is: 7,892.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,195.91 : 14,069.03 = 5,719.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,195.91/14,069.03 = 5,719.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,195.91x = 14,069.03 × 5,719.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,195.91x = 80,469,846.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,469,846.08/10,195.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,892.37

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