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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,131.67, 13,979.24 and 5,939.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,131.67, 13,979.24 and 5,939.11 is: 8,194.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,131.67 : 13,979.24 = 5,939.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,131.67/13,979.24 = 5,939.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,131.67x = 13,979.24 × 5,939.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,131.67x = 83,024,201.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,024,201.70/10,131.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,194.52

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