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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,186.56, 14,055.12 and 5,996.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,186.56, 14,055.12 and 5,996.16 is: 8,273.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,186.56 : 14,055.12 = 5,996.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,186.56/14,055.12 = 5,996.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,186.56x = 14,055.12 × 5,996.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,186.56x = 84,276,748.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,276,748.34/10,186.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,273.33

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