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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,181.25, 14,048.91 and 5,933.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,181.25, 14,048.91 and 5,933.25 is: 8,187.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,181.25 : 14,048.91 = 5,933.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,181.25/14,048.91 = 5,933.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,181.25x = 14,048.91 × 5,933.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,181.25x = 83,355,695.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,355,695.26/10,181.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,187.18

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