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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,122.06, 13,968.51 and 5,930.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,122.06, 13,968.51 and 5,930.34 is: 8,183.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,122.06 : 13,968.51 = 5,930.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,122.06/13,968.51 = 5,930.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,122.06x = 13,968.51 × 5,930.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,122.06x = 82,838,013.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,838,013.59/10,122.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,183.91

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