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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,126.03, 13,974.26 and 5,876.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,126.03, 13,974.26 and 5,876.77 is: 8,110.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,126.03 : 13,974.26 = 5,876.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,126.03/13,974.26 = 5,876.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,126.03x = 13,974.26 × 5,876.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,126.03x = 82,123,482.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,123,482.56/10,126.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,110.14

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