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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,186.22, 14,057.79 and 5,995.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,186.22, 14,057.79 and 5,995.28 is: 8,273.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,186.22 : 14,057.79 = 5,995.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,186.22/14,057.79 = 5,995.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,186.22x = 14,057.79 × 5,995.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,186.22x = 84,280,402.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,280,402.22/10,186.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,273.96

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