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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,119.71, 13,964.93 and 5,870.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,119.71, 13,964.93 and 5,870.51 is: 8,101.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,119.71 : 13,964.93 = 5,870.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,119.71/13,964.93 = 5,870.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,119.71x = 13,964.93 × 5,870.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,119.71x = 81,981,162.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,981,162.04/10,119.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,101.14

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