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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,209.57, 14,089.21 and 5,733.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,209.57, 14,089.21 and 5,733.33 is: 7,911.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,209.57 : 14,089.21 = 5,733.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,209.57/14,089.21 = 5,733.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,209.57x = 14,089.21 × 5,733.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,209.57x = 80,778,055.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,778,055.15/10,209.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,911.99

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