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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,140.56, 13,994.08 and 5,948.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,140.56, 13,994.08 and 5,948.88 is: 8,209.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,140.56 : 13,994.08 = 5,948.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,140.56/13,994.08 = 5,948.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,140.56x = 13,994.08 × 5,948.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,140.56x = 83,249,102.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,249,102.63/10,140.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,209.52

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