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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,289.57, 14,199.66 and 5,813.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,289.57, 14,199.66 and 5,813.73 is: 8,022.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,289.57 : 14,199.66 = 5,813.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,289.57/14,199.66 = 5,813.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,289.57x = 14,199.66 × 5,813.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,289.57x = 82,552,989.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,552,989.33/10,289.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,022.98

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