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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,190.24, 14,062.53 and 5,941.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,190.24, 14,062.53 and 5,941.49 is: 8,199.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,190.24 : 14,062.53 = 5,941.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,190.24/14,062.53 = 5,941.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,190.24x = 14,062.53 × 5,941.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,190.24x = 83,552,299.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,552,299.92/10,190.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,199.25

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