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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,114.56, 13,954.98 and 5,864.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,114.56, 13,954.98 and 5,864.76 is: 8,091.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,114.56 : 13,954.98 = 5,864.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,114.56/13,954.98 = 5,864.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,114.56x = 13,954.98 × 5,864.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,114.56x = 81,842,608.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,842,608.50/10,114.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,091.56

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