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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,187.30, 14,054.34 and 5,937.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,187.30, 14,054.34 and 5,937.68 is: 8,191.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,187.30 : 14,054.34 = 5,937.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,187.30/14,054.34 = 5,937.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,187.30x = 14,054.34 × 5,937.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,187.30x = 83,450,173.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,450,173.53/10,187.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,191.59

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