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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,289.69, 14,200.38 and 5,813.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,289.69, 14,200.38 and 5,813.32 is: 8,022.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,289.69 : 14,200.38 = 5,813.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,289.69/14,200.38 = 5,813.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,289.69x = 14,200.38 × 5,813.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,289.69x = 82,551,353.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,551,353.06/10,289.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,022.72

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