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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,127.26, 13,975.62 and 5,935.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,127.26, 13,975.62 and 5,935.50 is: 8,190.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,127.26 : 13,975.62 = 5,935.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,127.26/13,975.62 = 5,935.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,127.26x = 13,975.62 × 5,935.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,127.26x = 82,952,292.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,952,292.51/10,127.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,190.99

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