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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,186.30, 14,057.12 and 5,937.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,186.30, 14,057.12 and 5,937.04 is: 8,193.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,186.30 : 14,057.12 = 5,937.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,186.30/14,057.12 = 5,937.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,186.30x = 14,057.12 × 5,937.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,186.30x = 83,457,618.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,457,618.90/10,186.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,193.13

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