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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,652.83, 14,701.40 and 5,937.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,652.83, 14,701.40 and 5,937.14 is: 8,193.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,652.83 : 14,701.40 = 5,937.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,652.83/14,701.40 = 5,937.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,652.83x = 14,701.40 × 5,937.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,652.83x = 87,284,321.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,284,321.59/10,652.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,193.54

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