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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,243.66, 14,137.98 and 5,936.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,243.66, 14,137.98 and 5,936.11 is: 8,192.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,243.66 : 14,137.98 = 5,936.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,243.66/14,137.98 = 5,936.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,243.66x = 14,137.98 × 5,936.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,243.66x = 83,924,604.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,924,604.46/10,243.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,192.83

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