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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,181.69, 14,051.54 and 5,990.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,181.69, 14,051.54 and 5,990.75 is: 8,267.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,181.69 : 14,051.54 = 5,990.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,181.69/14,051.54 = 5,990.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,181.69x = 14,051.54 × 5,990.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,181.69x = 84,179,263.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,179,263.26/10,181.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,267.71

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