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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,188.52, 14,059.92 and 5,997.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,188.52, 14,059.92 and 5,997.04 is: 8,275.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,188.52 : 14,059.92 = 5,997.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,188.52/14,059.92 = 5,997.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,188.52x = 14,059.92 × 5,997.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,188.52x = 84,317,902.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,317,902.64/10,188.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,275.78

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