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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,127.97, 13,974.36 and 5,876.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,127.97, 13,974.36 and 5,876.57 is: 8,108.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,127.97 : 13,974.36 = 5,876.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,127.97/13,974.36 = 5,876.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,127.97x = 13,974.36 × 5,876.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,127.97x = 82,121,339.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,121,339.68/10,127.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,108.37

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