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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,149.12, 14,005.20 and 5,958.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,149.12, 14,005.20 and 5,958.72 is: 8,222.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,149.12 : 14,005.20 = 5,958.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,149.12/14,005.20 = 5,958.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,149.12x = 14,005.20 × 5,958.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,149.12x = 83,453,065.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,453,065.34/10,149.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,222.69

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