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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,184.25, 14,053.05 and 5,936.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,184.25, 14,053.05 and 5,936.25 is: 8,191.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,184.25 : 14,053.05 = 5,936.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,184.25/14,053.05 = 5,936.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,184.25x = 14,053.05 × 5,936.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,184.25x = 83,422,418.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,422,418.06/10,184.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,191.32

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