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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,145.52, 13,999.32 and 5,955.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,145.52, 13,999.32 and 5,955.12 is: 8,217.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,145.52 : 13,999.32 = 5,955.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,145.52/13,999.32 = 5,955.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,145.52x = 13,999.32 × 5,955.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,145.52x = 83,367,630.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,367,630.52/10,145.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,217.19

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