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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,127.70, 13,970.61 and 5,935.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,127.70, 13,970.61 and 5,935.14 is: 8,187.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,127.70 : 13,970.61 = 5,935.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,127.70/13,970.61 = 5,935.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,127.70x = 13,970.61 × 5,935.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,127.70x = 82,917,526.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,917,526.24/10,127.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,187.20

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