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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,188.12, 14,060.44 and 5,997.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,188.12, 14,060.44 and 5,997.20 is: 8,276.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,188.12 : 14,060.44 = 5,997.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,188.12/14,060.44 = 5,997.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,188.12x = 14,060.44 × 5,997.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,188.12x = 84,323,270.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,323,270.77/10,188.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,276.63

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