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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,174.75, 14,039.97 and 5,926.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,174.75, 14,039.97 and 5,926.75 is: 8,178.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,174.75 : 14,039.97 = 5,926.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,174.75/14,039.97 = 5,926.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,174.75x = 14,039.97 × 5,926.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,174.75x = 83,211,392.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,211,392.20/10,174.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,178.22

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