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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,106.01, 13,947.35 and 5,856.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,106.01, 13,947.35 and 5,856.98 is: 8,083.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,106.01 : 13,947.35 = 5,856.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,106.01/13,947.35 = 5,856.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,106.01x = 13,947.35 × 5,856.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,106.01x = 81,689,250.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,689,250.98/10,106.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,083.23

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