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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,209.99, 14,089.94 and 5,733.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,209.99, 14,089.94 and 5,733.48 is: 7,912.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,209.99 : 14,089.94 = 5,733.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,209.99/14,089.94 = 5,733.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,209.99x = 14,089.94 × 5,733.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,209.99x = 80,784,389.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,784,389.19/10,209.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,912.29

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