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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,174.28, 14,041.22 and 5,926.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,174.28, 14,041.22 and 5,926.37 is: 8,178.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,174.28 : 14,041.22 = 5,926.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,174.28/14,041.22 = 5,926.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,174.28x = 14,041.22 × 5,926.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,174.28x = 83,213,365.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,213,365.13/10,174.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,178.80

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