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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,086.46, 13,913.98 and 5,995.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,086.46, 13,913.98 and 5,995.92 is: 8,271.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,086.46 : 13,913.98 = 5,995.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,086.46/13,913.98 = 5,995.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,086.46x = 13,913.98 × 5,995.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,086.46x = 83,427,110.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,427,110.96/10,086.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,271.20

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