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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,143.02, 13,995.87 and 5,952.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,143.02, 13,995.87 and 5,952.62 is: 8,213.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,143.02 : 13,995.87 = 5,952.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,143.02/13,995.87 = 5,952.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,143.02x = 13,995.87 × 5,952.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,143.02x = 83,312,095.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,312,095.68/10,143.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,213.74

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