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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,146.04, 14,001.90 and 5,955.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,146.04, 14,001.90 and 5,955.64 is: 8,219.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,146.04 : 14,001.90 = 5,955.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,146.04/14,001.90 = 5,955.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,146.04x = 14,001.90 × 5,955.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,146.04x = 83,390,275.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,390,275.72/10,146.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,219.00

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