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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,148.04, 14,007.06 and 5,957.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,148.04, 14,007.06 and 5,957.64 is: 8,223.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,148.04 : 14,007.06 = 5,957.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,148.04/14,007.06 = 5,957.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,148.04x = 14,007.06 × 5,957.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,148.04x = 83,449,020.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,449,020.94/10,148.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,223.17

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