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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,209.33, 14,088.69 and 5,733

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,209.33, 14,088.69 and 5,733 is: 7,911.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,209.33 : 14,088.69 = 5,733 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,209.33/14,088.69 = 5,733/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,209.33x = 14,088.69 × 5,733
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,209.33x = 80,770,459.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,770,459.77/10,209.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,911.44

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