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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,186.60, 14,058.31 and 5,995.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,186.60, 14,058.31 and 5,995.66 is: 8,274.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,186.60 : 14,058.31 = 5,995.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,186.60/14,058.31 = 5,995.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,186.60x = 14,058.31 × 5,995.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,186.60x = 84,288,776.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,288,776.64/10,186.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,274.48

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