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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,197.11, 14,071.93 and 5,720.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,197.11, 14,071.93 and 5,720.77 is: 7,894.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,197.11 : 14,071.93 = 5,720.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,197.11/14,071.93 = 5,720.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,197.11x = 14,071.93 × 5,720.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,197.11x = 80,502,225.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,502,225.50/10,197.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,894.61

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