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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,198.56, 14,072.76 and 6,006

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,198.56, 14,072.76 and 6,006 is: 8,287.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,198.56 : 14,072.76 = 6,006 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,198.56/14,072.76 = 6,006/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,198.56x = 14,072.76 × 6,006
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,198.56x = 84,520,996.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,520,996.56/10,198.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,287.54

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