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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,187.67, 14,059.04 and 5,941.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,187.67, 14,059.04 and 5,941.68 is: 8,199.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,187.67 : 14,059.04 = 5,941.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,187.67/14,059.04 = 5,941.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,187.67x = 14,059.04 × 5,941.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,187.67x = 83,534,287.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,534,287.08/10,187.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,199.55

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