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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,127.76, 13,974.06 and 5,876.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,127.76, 13,974.06 and 5,876.35 is: 8,108.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,127.76 : 13,974.06 = 5,876.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,127.76/13,974.06 = 5,876.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,127.76x = 13,974.06 × 5,876.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,127.76x = 82,116,467.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,116,467.48/10,127.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,108.06

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