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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,237.08, 14,127.03 and 5,991.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,237.08, 14,127.03 and 5,991.06 is: 8,267.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,237.08 : 14,127.03 = 5,991.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,237.08/14,127.03 = 5,991.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,237.08x = 14,127.03 × 5,991.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,237.08x = 84,635,884.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,635,884.35/10,237.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,267.58

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