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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,190.18, 14,059.89 and 5,997.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,190.18, 14,059.89 and 5,997.62 is: 8,275.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,190.18 : 14,059.89 = 5,997.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,190.18/14,059.89 = 5,997.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,190.18x = 14,059.89 × 5,997.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,190.18x = 84,325,877.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,325,877.46/10,190.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,275.21

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