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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,181.06, 14,052.08 and 5,932.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,181.06, 14,052.08 and 5,932.82 is: 8,188.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,181.06 : 14,052.08 = 5,932.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,181.06/14,052.08 = 5,932.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,181.06x = 14,052.08 × 5,932.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,181.06x = 83,368,361.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,368,361.34/10,181.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,188.58

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