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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,238.08, 14,128.40 and 5,992.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,238.08, 14,128.40 and 5,992.06 is: 8,268.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,238.08 : 14,128.40 = 5,992.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,238.08/14,128.40 = 5,992.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,238.08x = 14,128.40 × 5,992.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,238.08x = 84,658,220.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,658,220.50/10,238.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,268.95

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