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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,106.08, 13,944.36 and 5,913.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,106.08, 13,944.36 and 5,913.52 is: 8,159.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,106.08 : 13,944.36 = 5,913.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,106.08/13,944.36 = 5,913.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,106.08x = 13,944.36 × 5,913.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,106.08x = 82,460,251.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,460,251.75/10,106.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,159.47

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