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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,194.66, 14,067.72 and 5,948.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,194.66, 14,067.72 and 5,948.28 is: 8,208.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,194.66 : 14,067.72 = 5,948.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,194.66/14,067.72 = 5,948.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,194.66x = 14,067.72 × 5,948.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,194.66x = 83,678,737.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,678,737.52/10,194.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,208.09

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