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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,028.98, 13,844.66 and 5,997.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,028.98, 13,844.66 and 5,997.61 is: 8,279.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,028.98 : 13,844.66 = 5,997.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,028.98/13,844.66 = 5,997.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,028.98x = 13,844.66 × 5,997.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,028.98x = 83,034,858.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,034,858.58/10,028.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,279.49

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