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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,184.62, 14,056.66 and 5,936.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,184.62, 14,056.66 and 5,936.56 is: 8,193.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,184.62 : 14,056.66 = 5,936.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,184.62/14,056.66 = 5,936.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,184.62x = 14,056.66 × 5,936.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,184.62x = 83,448,205.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,448,205.49/10,184.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,193.55

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