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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,183.68, 14,050.92 and 5,991.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,183.68, 14,050.92 and 5,991.12 is: 8,266.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,183.68 : 14,050.92 = 5,991.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,183.68/14,050.92 = 5,991.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,183.68x = 14,050.92 × 5,991.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,183.68x = 84,180,747.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,180,747.83/10,183.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,266.24

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