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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,244.92, 14,139.76 and 5,937.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,244.92, 14,139.76 and 5,937.41 is: 8,194.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,244.92 : 14,139.76 = 5,937.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,244.92/14,139.76 = 5,937.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,244.92x = 14,139.76 × 5,937.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,244.92x = 83,953,552.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,953,552.42/10,244.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,194.65

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