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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,193.01, 14,066.42 and 5,946.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,193.01, 14,066.42 and 5,946.54 is: 8,206.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,193.01 : 14,066.42 = 5,946.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,193.01/14,066.42 = 5,946.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,193.01x = 14,066.42 × 5,946.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,193.01x = 83,646,499.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,646,499.45/10,193.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,206.26

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