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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,186.39, 14,057.25 and 5,937.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,186.39, 14,057.25 and 5,937.13 is: 8,193.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,186.39 : 14,057.25 = 5,937.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,186.39/14,057.25 = 5,937.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,186.39x = 14,057.25 × 5,937.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,186.39x = 83,459,716.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,459,716.00/10,186.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,193.26

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