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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,180.89, 14,049.66 and 5,934.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,180.89, 14,049.66 and 5,934.86 is: 8,190.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,180.89 : 14,049.66 = 5,934.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,180.89/14,049.66 = 5,934.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,180.89x = 14,049.66 × 5,934.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,180.89x = 83,382,694.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,382,694.90/10,180.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,190.12

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