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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,191.39, 14,062.70 and 5,943.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,191.39, 14,062.70 and 5,943.75 is: 8,201.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,191.39 : 14,062.70 = 5,943.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,191.39/14,062.70 = 5,943.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,191.39x = 14,062.70 × 5,943.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,191.39x = 83,585,143.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,585,143.41/10,191.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,201.54

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