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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,127.43, 13,977.09 and 5,935.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,127.43, 13,977.09 and 5,935.68 is: 8,191.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,127.43 : 13,977.09 = 5,935.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,127.43/13,977.09 = 5,935.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,127.43x = 13,977.09 × 5,935.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,127.43x = 82,963,533.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,963,533.57/10,127.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,191.96

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