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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,137.94, 13,992.69 and 5,947.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,137.94, 13,992.69 and 5,947.54 is: 8,208.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,137.94 : 13,992.69 = 5,947.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,137.94/13,992.69 = 5,947.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,137.94x = 13,992.69 × 5,947.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,137.94x = 83,222,083.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,222,083.48/10,137.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,208.97

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