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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,253.92, 14,150.88 and 5,716.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,253.92, 14,150.88 and 5,716.90 is: 7,889.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,253.92 : 14,150.88 = 5,716.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,253.92/14,150.88 = 5,716.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,253.92x = 14,150.88 × 5,716.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,253.92x = 80,899,165.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,899,165.87/10,253.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,889.58

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