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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,105.08, 13,942.98 and 5,912.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,105.08, 13,942.98 and 5,912.52 is: 8,158.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,105.08 : 13,942.98 = 5,912.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,105.08/13,942.98 = 5,912.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,105.08x = 13,942.98 × 5,912.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,105.08x = 82,438,148.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,438,148.11/10,105.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,158.09

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