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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,126.16, 13,974.12 and 5,878.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,126.16, 13,974.12 and 5,878.06 is: 8,111.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,126.16 : 13,974.12 = 5,878.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,126.16/13,974.12 = 5,878.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,126.16x = 13,974.12 × 5,878.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,126.16x = 82,140,715.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,140,715.81/10,126.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,111.73

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