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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,209.77, 14,090.73 and 5,733.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,209.77, 14,090.73 and 5,733.71 is: 7,913.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,209.77 : 14,090.73 = 5,733.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,209.77/14,090.73 = 5,733.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,209.77x = 14,090.73 × 5,733.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,209.77x = 80,792,159.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,792,159.51/10,209.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,913.22

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