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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,127.51, 13,973.72 and 5,876.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,127.51, 13,973.72 and 5,876.11 is: 8,107.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,127.51 : 13,973.72 = 5,876.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,127.51/13,973.72 = 5,876.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,127.51x = 13,973.72 × 5,876.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,127.51x = 82,111,016.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,111,016.58/10,127.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,107.72

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