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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,193.75, 14,067.40 and 5,947.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,193.75, 14,067.40 and 5,947.73 is: 8,207.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,193.75 : 14,067.40 = 5,947.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,193.75/14,067.40 = 5,947.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,193.75x = 14,067.40 × 5,947.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,193.75x = 83,669,097.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,669,097.00/10,193.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,207.88

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