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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,288.94, 14,198.67 and 5,814.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,288.94, 14,198.67 and 5,814.14 is: 8,023.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,288.94 : 14,198.67 = 5,814.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,288.94/14,198.67 = 5,814.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,288.94x = 14,198.67 × 5,814.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,288.94x = 82,552,984.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,552,984.20/10,288.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,023.47

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