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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,151.32, 14,002.98 and 5,958.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,151.32, 14,002.98 and 5,958.76 is: 8,219.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,151.32 : 14,002.98 = 5,958.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,151.32/14,002.98 = 5,958.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,151.32x = 14,002.98 × 5,958.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,151.32x = 83,440,397.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,440,397.10/10,151.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,219.66

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