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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,150.32, 14,001.60 and 5,957.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,150.32, 14,001.60 and 5,957.76 is: 8,218.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,150.32 : 14,001.60 = 5,957.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,150.32/14,001.60 = 5,957.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,150.32x = 14,001.60 × 5,957.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,150.32x = 83,418,172.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,418,172.42/10,150.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,218.28

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