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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,190.28, 14,062.74 and 5,941.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,190.28, 14,062.74 and 5,941.22 is: 8,198.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,190.28 : 14,062.74 = 5,941.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,190.28/14,062.74 = 5,941.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,190.28x = 14,062.74 × 5,941.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,190.28x = 83,549,845.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,549,845.02/10,190.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,198.97

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