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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,192.97, 14,066.12 and 5,946.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,192.97, 14,066.12 and 5,946.50 is: 8,206.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,192.97 : 14,066.12 = 5,946.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,192.97/14,066.12 = 5,946.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,192.97x = 14,066.12 × 5,946.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,192.97x = 83,644,127.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,644,127.12/10,192.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,206.06

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