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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,132.41, 13,982.67 and 5,884.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,132.41, 13,982.67 and 5,884.51 is: 8,120.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,132.41 : 13,982.67 = 5,884.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,132.41/13,982.67 = 5,884.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,132.41x = 13,982.67 × 5,884.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,132.41x = 82,281,181.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,281,181.69/10,132.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,120.60

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