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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,182.20, 14,050.46 and 5,933.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,182.20, 14,050.46 and 5,933.72 is: 8,187.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,182.20 : 14,050.46 = 5,933.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,182.20/14,050.46 = 5,933.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,182.20x = 14,050.46 × 5,933.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,182.20x = 83,371,495.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,371,495.51/10,182.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,187.96

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