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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,186.38, 14,057.26 and 5,940.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,186.38, 14,057.26 and 5,940.39 is: 8,197.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,186.38 : 14,057.26 = 5,940.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,186.38/14,057.26 = 5,940.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,186.38x = 14,057.26 × 5,940.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,186.38x = 83,505,573.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,505,573.88/10,186.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,197.77

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