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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,137.76, 13,991.52 and 5,947.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,137.76, 13,991.52 and 5,947.36 is: 8,208.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,137.76 : 13,991.52 = 5,947.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,137.76/13,991.52 = 5,947.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,137.76x = 13,991.52 × 5,947.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,137.76x = 83,212,606.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,212,606.39/10,137.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,208.18

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