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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,211.02, 14,090.52 and 5,735.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,211.02, 14,090.52 and 5,735.19 is: 7,914.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,211.02 : 14,090.52 = 5,735.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,211.02/14,090.52 = 5,735.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,211.02x = 14,090.52 × 5,735.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,211.02x = 80,811,809.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,811,809.40/10,211.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,914.18

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