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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,179, 14,047.56 and 5,986.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,179, 14,047.56 and 5,986.44 is: 8,261.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,179 : 14,047.56 = 5,986.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,179/14,047.56 = 5,986.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,179x = 14,047.56 × 5,986.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,179x = 84,094,875.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,094,875.09/10,179
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,261.60

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