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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,226.04, 14,111.92 and 5,980.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,226.04, 14,111.92 and 5,980.02 is: 8,252.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,226.04 : 14,111.92 = 5,980.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,226.04/14,111.92 = 5,980.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,226.04x = 14,111.92 × 5,980.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,226.04x = 84,389,563.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,389,563.84/10,226.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,252.42

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