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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,197.93, 14,073.36 and 5,722.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,197.93, 14,073.36 and 5,722.01 is: 7,896.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,197.93 : 14,073.36 = 5,722.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,197.93/14,073.36 = 5,722.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,197.93x = 14,073.36 × 5,722.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,197.93x = 80,527,836.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,527,836.29/10,197.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,896.49

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