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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,179.06, 14,046.99 and 5,987.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,179.06, 14,046.99 and 5,987.22 is: 8,262.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,179.06 : 14,046.99 = 5,987.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,179.06/14,046.99 = 5,987.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,179.06x = 14,046.99 × 5,987.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,179.06x = 84,102,419.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,102,419.47/10,179.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,262.30

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