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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,184.74, 14,054.55 and 5,936.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,184.74, 14,054.55 and 5,936.02 is: 8,191.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,184.74 : 14,054.55 = 5,936.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,184.74/14,054.55 = 5,936.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,184.74x = 14,054.55 × 5,936.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,184.74x = 83,428,032.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,428,032.49/10,184.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,191.48

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