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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,237.01, 14,127.22 and 5,990.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,237.01, 14,127.22 and 5,990.56 is: 8,267.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,237.01 : 14,127.22 = 5,990.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,237.01/14,127.22 = 5,990.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,237.01x = 14,127.22 × 5,990.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,237.01x = 84,629,965.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,629,965.38/10,237.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,267.06

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