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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,180.13, 14,049.41 and 5,989.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,180.13, 14,049.41 and 5,989.19 is: 8,265.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,180.13 : 14,049.41 = 5,989.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,180.13/14,049.41 = 5,989.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,180.13x = 14,049.41 × 5,989.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,180.13x = 84,144,485.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,144,485.68/10,180.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,265.57

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